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Polybius

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5. So why was Blumenthal saying yesterday that he'd put a hold on all Trump nominees?

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Tue Apr 8, 2025, 11:07 AM

Apr 2025

I knew he didn't have that kind of power.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) told us today he plans to place holds on all Trump nominees going forward. Blumenthal sits on four committees — Judiciary, Homeland Security, Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs — which oversee a wide range of administration officials.

Sen. Blumenthal says he'll place a hold on ALL Trump nominees moving forward

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Senate advances Trump's controversial Pentagon nominee [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 2025 OP

WHY are any Dems voting for any Trump pick? Especially a problematic one? LymphocyteLover Apr 2025 #1

Exactly. Why? returnee Apr 2025 #2

Democrats had expressed strong opposition to his nomination.Not stong enough Autumn Apr 2025 #3

Good to see that Republican Senators and some Democrats have not learned one thing yet. travelingthrulife Apr 2025 #4

So why was Blumenthal saying yesterday that he'd put a hold on all Trump nominees? Polybius Apr 2025 #5

Because (from the OP) BumRushDaShow Apr 2025 #6