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riversedge

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10. Democrats have taken note of the appointments and objected to what they describe as an end-run around the Senate's right

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Mon May 19, 2025, 09:54 PM

May 19

Congressional Democrats have taken note of the appointments and objected to what they describe as an end-run around the Senate’s right to confirm people for those roles.

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Trump taps his most trusted officials to do as many as four jobs -- at the same time [View all] BumRushDaShow May 19 OP

Therefore the fuck ups..... Lovie777 May 19 #1

Can think of 2 reasons for his demand they wear several hats Attilatheblond May 19 #2

Alternately, this corps of bootlickers lacks enough competent people, but going outside it risks letting adults back Eugene May 19 #4

He's doing it so he can get around the Senate confirmation process BumRushDaShow May 19 #6

This is an easy one: LudwigPastorius May 19 #3

Remember Super Jared? Norrrm May 19 #5

It takes real talent to be incompetent in so many areas. Buns_of_Fire May 19 #7

Well somebody has to do the presidentin' while he's busy suing celebrities IcyPeas May 19 #8

It is pretty stupid for anyone to do 3 or 4 jobs just because Trumpy asked for you to do them!! riversedge May 19 #9

that's what obedient little Trump whores DO Skittles May 19 #12

Democrats have taken note of the appointments and objected to what they describe as an end-run around the Senate's right riversedge May 19 #10

the #1 task is ALWAYS the same: TRUMP WHORE Skittles May 19 #11

Yeah, I've noticed. That is something you only do when you value unconditional loyalty over competence. Karasu May 19 #13

What do you get when . . . Aussie105 May 20 #14

It is one of the fatal flaws in Trump's obsession with over-dependance on the few loyalists he really trusts. Martin68 May 20 #15