Mike Pence Group Urges Republicans to Reject Trump’s Recess-Appointment Scheme

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Former vice president Mike Pence speaks during the Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines, Iowa, July 14, 2023.

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Former vice president Mike Pence’s political organization is urging Republicans to reject President-elect Donald Trump’s push to use recess appointments to expedite the confirmation process for his cabinet picks.

Advancing American Freedom is issuing a memo, obtained by National Review, warning conservatives about the downsides of sidestepping the constitutional process of Senate confirmation to quickly push through Trump’s cabinet selections.

James Lynch

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James Lynch

James Lynch is a news writer for National Review. He previously was a reporter for the Daily Caller. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and based in the Washington, D.C. area.

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