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Tlosi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Crucial obstacles were eliminated on Tuesday to win the Senate confirmation, gaining President Trump a key victory, as he seeks an exhibition of loyalty from GOP legislators.
Gabbard and Kennedy surpassed the votes of the High Participation Committee that went down to the wire in their offers He directs the United States Intelligence apparatus and the Department of Health and Human Servicesrespectively.
The skeptical Republicans of each committee made the decision to support them in the last days before the votes after Trump officials, including Vice President Vance, and other GOP leaders, caused them to maintain a whiteboard without numerous nominations than They have gone through the committee process.
The way the process stands out as puzzled Republicans have incorporated Trump’s anger only weeks into their administration.
“They will not go against him. If they go against him, they go against 77 million people,” said Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) In reference to the total Trump votes in November. “I don’t think they want it if they want (get it).”
It now seems that the two candidates are confirmed to the Senate plant next week, although the final votes could be nearby. The Democrats remain vehemently both candidates and there are a good number of Republicans who have not said how they intend to vote.
Each can only afford to lose three votes on the Senate floor. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY.) It is considered a “no” vote to both, although it is not clear how many others will join him.
Gabbard’s candidacy was considered to be endangered late last week after his tumultuous confirmation hearing seemed to make the way to the most resounding confirmation.
Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), A former Marine Intelligence Office, appeared Irked while the former Hawaii ex-cultuator refused to say if the National Security Agency, the complainant Edward Snowden. , is a traitor. And Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) said last week that he was concerned about Gabbard’s opinions on government surveillance.
But on Monday, the best Republicans were optimistic Gabbard would advance outside the committee. Young had a series of telephone calls with VANCE over the weekend and told journalists that he spoke with Trump, whose campaign never formally approved in 2024. Young told journalists and others did not threaten No retaliation if he opposed Gabbard.
“I said,” How important is it for you, Mr. President? “He said,” It’s important, but … we will work together on all kinds of other things to do America again. “I told him I need guarantees and they were delivered.”
“Never. Never intimacy, “Young told journalists about possible retaliation.” There was never a intimation that there was any problems. “
In a long statement on Tuesday, Indiana Republican said he said assured several commitments From Gabbard about the deterrent of Snowden -like complainants, they do not forgive Snowden and working to re -authorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Like Young, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Kennedy’s final vote also said he said has received last -minute guarantees Before issuing the decisive vote on the Finance Committee.
“My expectation that we can have a great working relationship to make America again healthy is the basis of my support,” Cassidy said on the Senate floor after voting.
Among other commitments, Cassidy said that Kennedy and the Trump administration pledged that they would not dismantle the vaccine’s federal security system and have a close relationship with Congress for supervision.
As a result, the anti-supration activist for a long time is now on a planned path to direct the country’s health agencies. Candidates may lose three Republicans on the ground if all Democrats vote no.
The pressure campaign to convince Cassidy took place after Louisiana Senator was openingly fighting with Kennedy. During last week’s audiences, Cassidy made Kennedy on his repeated statements falsely linking vaccines to autism, instant which he has given up on these claims.
Kennedy would not, which led Cassidy to talk to him several times over the weekend and as recently as on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, Cassidy said he was flooded with Kennedy’s calling calls. Cassidy was also taken by VANCE throughout the weekend, including on Tuesday morning just before voting.
The manipulation of Louisiana Republican on Kennedy’s situation was apparently driven by politics, as well as his commitment to medicine. Cassidy was a practical doctor for three decades before becoming a politician. It is also re -election in 2026 and has a primary challenge of voting to condemn Trump for his role in January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol.
Cassidy won his 2020 election in a landslide, but after voting against Trump, state Republicans changed the rules to create a closed primary, where only Republicans and people who are not registered in any other party can vote.
The young people, on the other hand, are not re -election until 2028, when Trump will be at the end of their possession of the White House.
“It’s different for different people,” said Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) when asked what a member would cross Trump at the moment.
“But obviously this is a very important topic for the President,” Cornyn added.
The leader of most of most of the Senate, John Thune (Rs.d.), is expected that the two nominations are votes that can take place next week.
Until then, the House will be occupied by working through the confirmations of PAM BONDI to run the Justice Department, Russell sold to become director of the Management and Budget Office, and Eric Turner to head the department of the department Housing and urban development.
Republicans also offer high brands from the leadership team to keep the conference together.
“We are all individuals and sometimes it’s like pasture cats,” said Senator Mike Rounds (Rs.d.), a member of the Intelligence Committee. “This is what we do here is that you build your team and then keep the team and let people express their concerns and then work through them and try to reach a common agreement. When you need a unanimous vote, this becomes a challenge. “
“Until now, leadership has done a great job to bring people, leaving them to express their concerns, working through problems, ensuring that people follow questions and answers and clarifications and commitments,” he added.
