President-elect Trump's team is confident that Senate Republicans will approve his Cabinet picks, even though some of the picks have raised eyebrows from both Republicans and Democrats.
A Trump transition official acknowledged to Fox News that the president-elect is “confident that Senate Republicans will stay the course.”
“President Trump is confident that Senate Republicans will stick to their course and respect the will of the American people by approving Cabinet nominees,” the official said.
The official said President Trump is “very happy” with the vice president-elect and that Vance is “hard at work getting the ball rolling with already excellent candidates.”
President Trump's cabinet was elected at an astonishing speed compared to 2016.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks during the House Republican Conference at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on November 13, 2024. (Alison Robert Poole/Getty Images)
Candidates and administration personnel for President Trump's second administration are being announced at a much faster pace than during his first administration in 2016, and the transition team believes this is part of Trump's “America First” policy. It is said that this is due to the company's commitment.
“The American people re-elected President Trump by an overwhelming margin and gave him the authority to carry out the promises he made during his campaign. His cabinet selections reflect President Trump's America First priorities. “President Trump will continue to appoint top talent.” These are women who have the talent, experience, and skill sets needed to make America great again,” Caroline Leavitt, a spokeswoman for President Trump and Vance's transition office, previously said in a statement. he told Fox News Digital when asked about the development.
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To date, President Trump's most controversial candidate has been his attorney general nominee, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida). The selection came as a surprise to many because he has no prior law enforcement experience and has faced allegations of misconduct.
Gaetz is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, which subpoenaed him in September for an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor.
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Gates has denied any wrongdoing and told the investigative committee that he would “no longer voluntarily participate in investigations.” Gaetz resigned from Congress shortly after President Trump's announcement.
Vice President-elect Vance and former Congressman Gaetz were seen leaving the Capitol on Wednesday, November 20th. (Fox News)
Vance and Gaetz were seen leaving the Capitol on Wednesday.
A source previously told Fox News Digital that Gaetz is “on the phone” addressing Republican senators' concerns ahead of next year's confirmation hearing. He also tours the Capitol with Vance to meet directly with senators.
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A Trump transition official told Fox News, “The meeting was fruitful, with AG nominee Gaetz hearing the senators' thoughts on the role of the Department of Justice and the confirmation process. Gaetz is hoping that through this process, Gaetz will have more I look forward to meeting with members of Congress on the Hill,” he told Fox News. digital.
FOX News Digital has reached out to Trump's transition team for comment.
Fox News Digital's Emma Colton and Andrea Margolis contributed to this report.
