Summary
Donald Trump’s plan to use recess appointments for key roles could spark a Supreme Court challenge, as Senate Republicans may resist confirming controversial nominees.
Recess appointments, which bypass Senate approval, were restricted in a 2014 Supreme Court ruling, but Trump might test limits by forcing a Senate recess using a rarely invoked constitutional provision.
The conservative-majority Supreme Court could revisit its stance, though precedent favors limiting such appointments.
Legal challenges could delay any impact, as standing requires an affected party to sue, potentially prolonging disputes for years.
McTurtle has publicly stated that he opposes and will fight against recess appointments. His brain is cooked and he’s on his way out so he doesn’t have to worry about getting primaried. I hope he’s true to his word.
I would be astonished if he is good at his word, but I’m desperate so I’ll go ahead and cross my fingers.