1. United States
2. Minn.
3. Letter

The President is seeking to make recess appointments to install unqualified and extreme ideologues in influential government positions while Congress is not in session. This tactic circumvents the constitutionally-mandated advice and consent process, undermining democratic checks and balances. Recess appointments deprive the American people of scrutiny over nominees and their fitness to serve in powerful roles that impact our lives. I urge you to oppose any recess appointments and insist the President follows proper nomination procedures with full vetting by Congress. Unilateral actions like these damage our democratic institutions.