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Senate Republicans used the nuclear option to lower the vote threshold for confirming multiple Trump administration nominees, bypassing Democratic opposition and weakening the Senate's traditional vetting process, which raises concerns about increased partisanship and reduced oversight.
Donald Trump criticized Senate Democrats and Chuck Schumer for allegedly stalling over 150 of his nominees, accusing them of political extortion involving billions of dollars, and urged GOP senators to reject these tactics amid ongoing confirmation disputes and potential procedural changes in the Senate.
GOP senators are frustrated with Democratic delays in confirming President Trump's nominees and are considering drastic measures such as rule changes and recess appointments to expedite the process, with widespread agreement among Republicans to take action.