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The Trump Transition Team continues to refuse to sign the 1963 Transition of Power law (induced by the JFK assassination) and related documents with the White House and GSA. He is simply ignoring the law, just like he did when the government was trying to get him to return stolen classified documents.

The Biden White House has continued to reach out to the Trump team to get them to sign these agreements and are being ignored. Since the documents haven’t been signed, the government is unable to grant security clearances or provide briefings to incoming administration officials, other than Trump.

But that also means that FBI can't conduct background checks on Trump nominees. Trump has taken the unusual step of hiring a private company to conduct the background checks. JD Vance has also already disclosed that Trump is going to fire FBI Director Chris Wray. Typically the results of FBI background checks are provided to Senators prior to confirmation hearing and interviews with nominees to give them as much information as possible about them. Transition agreements also provide office space, IT equipment, office supplies, fleet vehicles, mail management, and payment of compensation and other expenses to incoming members of the Administration. The Trump team will not have any of those things made available to them and will be taking over in the dark and without key personnel unless he convinces the Senate to recess itself.

Article II, Section 2 states:

“The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session,” reads the clause."

In 2014 SCOTUS ruled that if a recess—whether inter or intra-session— lasts 10 days or longer, a president can make recess appointments. The person appointed by POTUS would serve in office through the end of the next annual session (2 year maximum).

Like it or not, Trump will be president for the next 4 years

Biden/Harris already had their turn. Maybe Newsom or Shapiro will have their turn next

For the time being, what are you most excited for this upcoming next 4 years?

President-elect Donald Trump has called for MAGA Senate to allow recess appointments as they elect a new majority leader. Here's what this means:

Recess Appointments

A recess appointment is a temporary appointment made by the president to fill a federal position when the Senate is in recess. This power allows the president to bypass the normal Senate confirmation process for certain appointments.

Key points:

Recess appointments are temporary, expiring at the end of the next Senate session.

They can last up to almost two years if made early in a Senate session.

SCOTUS has ruled that the Senate must be in recess at least 10 days for recess appointments to be valid.

Trump's Demands

Trump argues that w/o recess appointments, his nominees won't be confirmed in a timely manner. He's demanding that any of the 3 candidate for Senate majority leader agree to allow recess appointments.

This request is controversial because:

It bypasses the Senate's constitutional role in confirming nominees.

It could allow the installation of potentially unqualified appointees.

It will weaken the system of checks and balances.

Senate Response

All 3 candidates for MAGA Senate leader (John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott) expressed support for Trump's demand. However, this stance could face opposition from other Senators concerned about preserving the Senate's constitutional role.

Recent decline:

Neither Donald Trump nor Joe Biden had used recess appointments as of 2020, following a 2014 Supreme Court decision that limited the power.

Supreme Court ruling:

In 2014, the Supreme Court held that the President may ONLY use the recess appointment power during recesses of 10 days or longer, except in very unusual circumstances.

Overall, while recess appointments were once a common practice, their use has become more controversial and limited in recent years due to changes in congressional schedules and legal rulings.

Based on the available data, there is a significant chance that Donald Trump could die in office if elected president in 2024, though the odds are still in favor of him surviving a full term. Here are the key points:

Age factor:

Trump would be 78 years old at the start of a potential 2025 term, making him one of the oldest presidents in U. S. history.

Survival probabilities:

Actuarial data suggests Trump has approximately a 73.6% chance of surviving the next five years to age 82. This means there's roughly a 26.4% chance he may not survive a full term.

Health considerations:

While Trump has access to excellent healthcare, factors like his physical fitness and diet will impact his longevity.

Historical context:

About 17.78% of U. S. presidents have died in office, indicating a non-trivial risk as well as demonstrating the demands and toll of the office in addition to the consideration of assassination.

President Vance. Hmm... Maybe, maybe not.