The DSR Network The Daily Blast: Trump’s Angry Threat to Bypass Senate Takes a Dark and Disturbing Turn
Nov 19, 2024
In this discussion, Sarah Binder, a congressional rules expert at the Brookings Institution, dives into the brewing storm around Trump's threat to use recess appointments. She outlines the complexities and potential fallout of this tactic, likening it to a 'nuclear option' that could undermine the Senate's role. With GOP members showing resistance to controversial picks and Speaker Mike Johnson caught in the crossfire, Binder warns of serious constitutional implications. The landscape of power dynamics within the GOP and the potential for a constitutional crisis is laid bare.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Controversial Nominations: A Divergent Path for Senate Republicans
02:46 • 2min
The Recess Appointment Conundrum
04:19 • 9min
Trump, Appointments, and Senate Loyalties
13:13 • 4min
Navigating Trump's Recess Appointments
17:18 • 7min
The Consequences of Congressional Inaction on Presidential Power
24:27 • 2min