President-elect Trump’s team is confident Senate Republicans will approve his Cabinet picks — despite some of the choices raising eyebrows from Republicans and Democrats alike.
A Trump transition official confirmed to Fox News that the president-elect is “confident that Senate Republicans will hold that line.”
The official said President Trump is confident that Senate Republicans will respect the will of the American people by approving his Cabinet nominees.
The official said Trump was “thrilled” to be chosen as vice president, adding that Vance is “laser focused on getting the ball rolling on his already highly qualified candidates.”
Trump’s Cabinet Picks at Breakneck Speed Compared to 2016
United States President-elect Donald Trump speaks during the House Republican Conference session at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill on November 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Alison Robert Poole/Getty Images)
Trump’s nominees and administration picks are being announced at a much faster pace during his second administration than during his first in 2016, which the transition team cited as Trump’s commitment to putting “America first.” stated.
“The American people re-elected President Trump by a landslide, giving him a mandate to make good on his campaign promises, And his cabinet selection reflects his priorities. To put America first. President Trump will continue to appoint highly qualified men and women who have the talent, experience and skills necessary to make America great again,” Trump-Vance transition spokeswoman Carolyn Levitt previously told Fox News Digital when Trump Asked about the speedy rollout of the Cabinet elections.
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Trump’s most controversial pick to date for attorney general is Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. The pick came as a surprise to many because Firebrand has no prior law enforcement experience and has faced allegations of misconduct.
Getz was under investigation. by the House Ethics Committee, which recently subpoenaed him in September for an ongoing investigation into alleged sexual misconduct with a minor.
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Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing and told the panel he would “no longer voluntarily participate” in its investigation. Gaetz resigned from Congress shortly after Trump’s announcement.
Vice President-elect Vance and former Representative Gaetz were seen leaving the Capitol building on Wednesday, November 20. (Fox News)
On Wednesday, Vance and Gaetz were spotted leaving the Capitol.
A source familiar with the matter previously told Fox News Digital that Gaetz is “working on the phone” to address the concerns of GOP senators ahead of his confirmation hearings next year. He is also making the rounds with Vance on Capitol Hill to meet directly with senators.
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A Trump transition official told Fox News, “Meetings with AG nominee Gatz have been productive, listening to senators’ views on the role of the DOJ and the confirmation process. During the process on Gatz Hill, Looking forward to meeting more senators.” Digital.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Trump transition team for comment.
Fox News Digital’s Emma Colton and Andrea Margolis contributed to this report.
