President Trump and Senator Mike Lee are urging Senate Republicans to stay in session through August instead of taking recess. The Senate has 135 presidential nominees stuck in limbo due to Democratic delays. These appointees are critical to carrying out Trump’s America First agenda and taking back control from leftist bureaucrats.
Democrats have used Senate rules to block these confirmations, forcing President Trump to rely on temporary “acting” officials who answer to career D.C. insiders. Senator Lee warns that recessing now would let pro forma sessions continue—just enough to prevent Trump from making recess appointments. This tactic keeps the deep state in power, undermining election results.
The deep state, as Lee calls it, is a network of unelected officials who resist Trump’s reforms. If the Senate leaves town, these bureaucrats keep running agencies like the Justice Department and CIA without proper oversight. This allows woke ideology and open-border policies to continue unchecked.
Senator Mike Lee, a key conservative voice, has joined Trump in this fight. The Heritage Foundation, a leading right-wing policy group, has praised Lee’s textualist legal philosophy and even floated his name for a future Supreme Court seat. His involvement shows this isn’t just about nominations—it’s about reshaping the judiciary to protect constitutional values.
Despite some recent confirmations—like key roles at the CDC and Department of Defense—the backlog remains severe. Democrats keep stalling, demanding process followed to the letter even as they abused norms during Biden’s presidency. Every delay gives leftist bureaucrats more time to sabotage Trump’s agenda.
Senate Republicans face a clear choice: prioritize their vacations or appoint leaders who’ll restore American greatness. Lee argues it’s their duty to “do the job” voters sent them for. Postponing recess isn’t extreme—it’s fulfilling a basic responsibility to govern properly.
Democrats’ obstruction has one goal: keep Trump from draining the swamp. By slowing the Senate, they hope to preempt future reforms like defunding leftist agencies or replacing radical federal judges. This isn’t bipartisanship—it’s ideological warfare.
The stakes couldn’t be higher. If the Senate recesses, the deep state remains entrenched. If they stay and confirm, Trump can finally reshape government to align with the values of hardworking Americans. The choice is clear: act now, or lose this critical fight.
