Trump Sends Warning 'To All Senate Republicans' Regarding Biden's Nominations

President-elect Donald Trump issued a stern directive to Republican senators, warning them against cooperating with the outgoing Biden administration.

“To all Senate Republicans: NO DEAL WITH DEMOCRATS TO FAST TRACK NOMINATIONS AT THE END OF THIS CONGRESS,” Trump declared in a post on Truth Social.

“I won the biggest mandate in 129 years. I will make my appointments of Very Qualified People in January when I am sworn in,” he added.

As The Hill reported, the Senate—which holds the authority to confirm nominations—frequently strikes end-of-session agreements to address pending nominations. For instance, in November, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Republicans reached an agreement to confirm nine federal district court judges. However, the arrangement excluded four nominees unlikely to gain approval.

So far, the Senate has confirmed 233 of President Biden’s judicial nominees, matching the number confirmed during Trump’s first term.

Meanwhile, Democrats appear to be working to stymie Trump’s policy initiatives before his return to office. On Tuesday, an effort by Senate Democrats to pass legislation aimed at limiting Trump’s civil service reforms was blocked, according to The Hill.

During his first term, Trump attempted to enact reforms within the federal bureaucracy, but his term ended before these changes could take effect. President Joe Biden reversed Trump’s initiatives in 2021, but Trump has pledged to revisit them.

In response, Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia proposed a bill to restrict Trump’s ability to modify the federal bureaucracy, seeking unanimous Senate approval to advance the legislation. However, Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri objected.

“What we’ve seen in the last 100 years is the growth of an administrative state that isn’t accountable to anybody,” Schmitt argued.

“There is no secret that President Trump ran on greater government efficiency and reducing the size of government. This is another effort to Trump-proof before Jan. 20,” he added.