Democratic New York Congressman Tom Suozzi advised Americans to “calm down” as President-elect Trump's cabinet appointments continue to raise concerns.
“Let's look at the background of what they're going to do and let the Senate go through a process of vetting these nominees so they can give advice and decide whether to agree to these appointments or not. I want to say to everyone, please calm down,'' Suozzi told CNN's Jim Schutt on Saturday.
Some of President Trump's picks were a bit unexpected, such as the appointment of former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon as secretary of education, while others were subject to concerns over allegations such as sexual assault. Some have raised some doubts about the possibility of Pete Hegseth's nomination being approved. President Trump nominates Secretary of Defense.
Some Democrats have criticized President Trump's other choices, such as Project 2025 co-author Russell Vought, who the president-elect chose to head the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in his second administration. is sounding the alarm.
Still, Suozzi suggested those with concerns should focus elsewhere.
“We have to be able to walk and chew gum at the same time. If we all explode and get upset about everything, we'll never be able to focus on what's really important,” he said. said. .
“We have to choose our battles,” he added.
He also suggested that Democrats are asking the wrong questions in their search for answers after Republicans secured a trifecta of victories in this year's elections.
“We have to calm down. We have to stop worrying about how these people voted for Donald Trump. It doesn't matter. We have to stop worrying about how these people voted for Donald Trump. '' Suozzi said.
