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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(137,470 posts)
Sun Sep 7, 2025, 12:33 PM Sep 2025

Senate GOP frustration grows after quick exits of key Trump officials

Senate Republicans are growing increasingly frustrated after a series of President Trump’s nominees tapped to key posts have been ousted or have left after only a short stint in office, leaving lawmakers scratching their heads after they poured considerable time and effort into their confirmations.

At least five such people have departed for various reasons, but a majority have left after dust-ups with key administration officials. Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Susan Monarez and ex-IRS Commissioner Billy Long serve as prime examples.

This is grating on GOP members, who have complained loudly about having to use the full Senate clock to confirm nominees because of a Democratic blockade and would prefer to not waste their time only to see a confirmed figure go belly up in short order.

“It reminds me of Spinal Tap concerts. … It’s like every time we turn around, somebody’s blowing up,” Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said. “It’s just not a very efficient use of resources.”

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/senate-gop-frustration-grows-quick-100000469.html

Probably have found out he's a pain in the ass to work for.

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Senate GOP frustration grows after quick exits of key Trump officials (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2025 OP
They didn't do their jobs and vet these candidates. Irish_Dem Sep 2025 #1
100% chance berniesandersmittens Sep 2025 #2

Irish_Dem

(82,369 posts)
1. They didn't do their jobs and vet these candidates.
Sun Sep 7, 2025, 12:38 PM
Sep 2025

GOP congress are lazy, on the dole, and bought out by our enemies.
Traitors who act stupid.

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