Summary

Senate Democrats who initially backed some of Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees now regret their votes, citing broken promises and controversial policies.

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) apologized for supporting Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins after the administration terminated over 1,000 VA employees, including those at the Veterans Crisis Line.

Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) regretted confirming Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem due to aggressive immigration policies.

Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) expressed disappointment with Secretary of State Marco Rubio for actions undermining USAID.

  • finitebanjo@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    You literally cannot filibuster a cabinet pick since 2013 and a SCOTUS pick since 2017, so they literally cannot delay or obstruct these particular votes.

    • Auli@lemmy.ca
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      2 days ago

      Oh the democrats would let them. Some republican would say procedure requires 57 votes and they’d go OK.