Trump Slams 'Stupid' Senate 'Blue Slip' Tradition Blocking U.S. Attorney Nominees
Former President Donald Trump has reignited criticism of the Senate's 'blue slip' tradition, a practice he deems 'stupid and outdated'. This comes after Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley defended the tradition in August 2022.
The 'blue slip' process, in place since at least 1917, involves a blue-colored form sent to both senators from a state after a presidential nomination. It gauges their assessment of the nominee. Trump has eight U.S. attorney nominees who may not be confirmed due to this practice.
Trump argues that the 'blue slip' forces him to appoint Democrats in states with a Democratic senator, which he considers unfair and unconstitutional. He believes it precludes talented people from high office and hurts their careers. Grassley, however, maintains that a nominee without a blue slip lacks sufficient votes for confirmation. He notes that Republicans kept 30 liberal judges off the bench during the Biden administration, allowing Trump to fill those positions with conservatives.
Trump's criticism of the 'blue slip' tradition continues, with eight of his U.S. attorney nominees potentially blocked. Grassley stands by the tradition, viewing it as a courtesy rather than an obligation. The debate highlights the ongoing tension between presidential appointments and Senate confirmation.
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