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With a fresh Republican majority in the Senate, the stage is set for President-elect Donald Trump to fill key positions in his administration without a hitch. Senator Tom Cotton from Arkansas is confidently predicting that all of Trump’s nominees will sail through the confirmation process. Cotton, having recently ascended to the Senate Republican Conference chair—a position of considerable clout—seems to have a handle on what’s brewing in the halls of power.
Far from caving to the hysterics perpetuated by the mainstream media, Cotton’s unyielding stance spotlights a resilient GOP ready to support the President’s plans. The Republican Senate, according to Cotton’s recent statements, is poised to swiftly confirm Trump’s picks, reflecting a unity that long-time Republicans will find refreshing—and something they’d wished for during the previous administration.
Cotton’s outlook is backed by facts: historically, the majority party shows significant support for their president’s nominees. He highlighted that out of 72 cabinet secretary nominees since President Clinton, only two faced outright rejection by their party. In other words, it’s all but certain that Trump’s selections will enjoy solid support, and any hysterical hand-wringing from the left will likely fall on deaf ears.
Sen. Tom Cotton: GOP Senate Will Confirm All Trump‘s Nominees https://t.co/vhTGAxYyYK via @BreitbartNews
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In the coming weeks, Trump’s nominees, including Pete Hegseth for the Pentagon, will be making the rounds among eager Republican senators. Even Tulsi Gabbard is among the nominees awaiting confirmation for the Director of National Intelligence position. The GOP aims to hit the ground running as they roll into a period packed with legislative action and a hefty agenda for Trump’s first 100 days.
The Senate typically indulges in an exquisite form of bureaucratic molasses when it comes to confirmations, but Cotton’s confident assertion suggests that Republican senators prefer to bypass the often-painful nomination hearings. With pressing deadlines—like government funding legislation looming in mid-March—these senators evidently favor a swift approach, aimed at ensuring Trump’s administration can ramp up its agenda without delay. Cotton’s remarks are a clear indicator that the Republican majority isn’t just ready; they’re eager to get down to business.
