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Cabinet Appointments and Party Strategies
The notion of governmental efficiency is further complicated by the Senate's procedural delay tactics, particularly regarding cabinet nominations. Dagen cited the postponement of Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI, framed as a strategic move by Democrats to obstruct. Cruz confirmed this sentiment, asserting that Democrats would attempt to delay confirmations at almost every opportunity.
He expressed confidence, however, that Republicans in the Senate would counter these delays effectively, ensuring that Trump's cabinet could be confirmed swiftly. Cruz projected a more proactive Republican strategy aiming to pass critical bills concerning immigration, energy independence, and military rebuilding in the near future.