Trump and Republicans call for rule changes as majority leader race heats up

Published November 10, 2024 4:39pm ET



President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans are calling for changes for those seeking leadership positions as lawmakers will begin congressional leadership elections this week.

Trump posted on X Sunday that those seeking the position of Senate majority leader “must agree to Recess Appointments (in the Senate!), without which we will not be able to get people confirmed in a timely manner.” 

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