President-elect Donald Trump's team is reportedly ordering Cabinet nominees to cease all social media posting ahead of their confirmation hearings.
of new york post beginning reported The directive notes that Susie Wiles, President Trump's former campaign manager and incoming chief of staff, issued the directive on Sunday. In his memo, he also noted that none of the candidates spoke for Trump.
“While this directive has been communicated previously, we reiterate that no member of the incoming administration or transition speaks for the United States or the president-elect himself,” Wiles wrote, urging candidates to ” “Please refrain from posting on public social media without prior notice.” Approval of the next White House Counsel. ”
of post We confirmed that the candidate appears to be complying with the request submitted on December 29th.
People who could face intense questioning, such as former Democrats like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, who were selected to lead the Department of Health and Human Services and the National Intelligence Service, have also remained silent since Christmas. is maintained.
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Senate confirmation hearings begin in January. Article 2, Section 2 of the Constitution read [emphasis added]:
He shall have power to enter into treaties, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and subject to the consent of two-thirds of the senators present. and he will soon nominate With the advice and consent of the Senateambassadors, other ministers and consuls, judges of the Supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States, whose appointments shall not be otherwise provided herein, but shall be established by law. However, Parliament may appoint one by law. to appoint such inferior officials by the President alone, in the courts, or as heads of departments, as they see fit;
For example, Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, has received a lot of vilification from critics, but his confirmation hearing is scheduled for January 14, six days before President Trump's inauguration. There is.
