76 DIGGING DEEPER: The history of recess appointments and how they work - President Bill Clinton made 139 recess appointments - President George W. Bush made 171 - President Barack Obama tried to continue the practice, using it 32 times - But when Trump does it... (www.kttc.com) posted 9 days ago by larrythepatriot 9 days ago by larrythepatriot +76 / -0 DIGGING DEEPER: The history of recess appointments and how they work As President-elect Donald Trump moves to set up a more forceful presidency than in his first term, he is choosing loyalists for his cabinet and considering a tool known as recess appointments to skip over senate confirmations for even some of the most powe... 5 comments share 5 comments share save hide report block hide replies
"...he is choosing loyalists..."
Umm, duh.