Schumer Urges Bipartisan Approach to Trump Cabinet Confirmations

Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls on incoming GOP Senate leader John Thune to uphold Senate's constitutional role in vetting nominees.

Chuck Schumer has written to John Thune, urging bipartisan cooperation in the Senate's confirmation process for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.
Schumer emphasized the importance of the Senate’s constitutional duty to ensure nominees are well-qualified through FBI background checks, hearings, and markups.
Some of Trump’s nominations, such as Kash Patel to lead the FBI and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS, are expected to face significant Democratic opposition.
While Democrats will be in the minority, Schumer highlighted their ability to slow confirmations using the filibuster if necessary.
Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate, requiring only three GOP defections to block any nominee if Democrats remain united in opposition.