{"id":2366951,"date":"2024-11-10T16:42:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-10T21:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-and-republicans-calls-for-rule-changes-toward-leadership-roles-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-11-10T16:43:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-10T21:43:51","slug":"trump-and-republicans-calls-for-rule-changes-toward-leadership-roles-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-and-republicans-calls-for-rule-changes-toward-leadership-roles-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump and Republicans calls for rule changes toward leadership roles- Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-and-republicans-calls-for-rule-changes-toward-leadership-roles-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2366951&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s and Republicans&#8217; \u200bpush for changes \u200cregarding the \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/politico-attempts-to-create-mike-johnson-removal-drama-so-that-hakeem-jeffries-can-be-elected-house-speaker\/\" title=\"Politico stirs up drama in bid to replace Mike Johnson with Hakeem Jeffries as House Speaker\">leadership\u200c elections<\/a> in Congress. As the Republican Party prepares for leadership elections in both the Senate and House, Trump\u2063 emphasized the need for candidates \u200cfor the Senate majority leader position to agree\u2064 on utilizing Recess Appointments to expedite confirmation of nominees. He warned against delays experienced in previous administrations, asserting that nominations should be\u200c filled immediately, \u2064particularly given \u2063the potential \u2063for Democrats to \u2062advance their judicial appointments during the GOP&#8217;s leadership disputes. Senator Rick Scott expressed his commitment to facilitating quick nominations, gaining support from Elon Musk, who endorsed him as \u200ca\u2063 candidate for\u200c Senate majority leader. Scott is seen as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-2024-speculation-grows-as-he-campaigns-in-red-states-candidate-in-waiting\/\" title=\"Newsom&#039;s 2024 buzz builds as he tours red states: &#039;Future candidate&#039;\">long-shot contender<\/a> to succeed Mitch McConnell. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/time-magazine-takes-chinese-cash-to-promote-controversial-drone-business\/\" title=\"Time Magazine Takes Chinese Cash To Promote Controversial Drone Business\">article highlights<\/a> the urgency and strategic maneuvers occurring within the party as it \u2064seeks to leverage its \u2064control \u200bin Congress after recent elections.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump and Republicans call for rule changes as <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">majority leader race heats<\/a> up<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1877288\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President-elect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3223892\/president-elect-donald-trump-cabinet-picks-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Donald Trump<\/a> and Republicans are calling for changes for those seeking leadership positions as lawmakers will begin congressional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3224450\/majority-makers-guide-gop-leadership-elections-senate-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">leadership elections<\/a> this week.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Trump posted <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/realDonaldTrump\/status\/1855692242981155259\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">on X<\/a> Sunday that those seeking the position of Senate majority leader &ldquo;must agree to Recess Appointments (in the Senate!), without which we will not be able to get people confirmed in a timely manner.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3191374\/dates-2024-presidential-transition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>KEY DATES FOR THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Sometimes the votes can take two years, or more. This is what they did four years ago, and we cannot let it happen again. We need positions filled IMMEDIATELY!&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;Additionally, no Judges should be approved during this period of time because the Democrats are looking to ram through their Judges as the Republicans fight over Leadership. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. THANK YOU!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Both chambers will begin leadership elections this week after the Republican Party gained control of the Senate and is on the brink of controlling the House again.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) commented on Trump&rsquo;s message, saying he &ldquo;will do whatever it takes to get your nominations through as quickly as possible.&rdquo; Shortly after, Scott gained support from Elon Musk, who <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1855702328571253103\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">said<\/a> that Scott should be the next Senate majority leader.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3220320\/greatest-comeback-trump-white-house-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>GREATEST COMEBACK? HERE&rsquo;S HOW TRUMP STACKS UP IN WHITE HOUSE HISTORY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Scott is considered the long-shot candidate in the battle to succeed current Senate Republican Leader&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Mitch-McConnell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mitch McConnell<\/a>&nbsp;(R-KY), as Sens. John Thune (R-SD) and John Cornyn (R-TX) are considered the favorites. However, Scott did receive the backing of Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), as well as endorsements from Sens. Ron Johnson (R-WI), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), and Rand Paul (R-KY).<\/p>\n<p>For the other two candidates, Cornyn has been publicly endorsed by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), while Thune has been publicly endorsed by Sens. Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK).<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, lawmakers also proposed new rules related to the Republican conference, which were due Thursday but have yet to be made public.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Politico<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2024\/11\/10\/mast-house-republicans-rules-00188631\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">reported<\/a> Sunday that Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) proposed a new rule mandating that House members seeking leadership roles resign from their present roles. This would allow more Republicans to enter leadership roles. Still, it could make it challenging for lawmakers who have leadership aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>The rule comes after last year&rsquo;s chaotic House speakership race to replace former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, including 22 days of fighting to fill the position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1877288\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1877288\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump and Republicans urge rule changes for leadership elections<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3511,"featured_media":2366952,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ap-donald-trump-rally-flag-110824.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[5191,3756,44744,3634,32076],"class_list":["post-2366951","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-leadership","tag-republicans","tag-rule-changes","tag-trump","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ap-donald-trump-rally-flag-110824.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2366951","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3511"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2366951"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2366951\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2366955,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2366951\/revisions\/2366955"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2366952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2366951"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2366951"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2366951"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}