• Nominee Approvals & Honoring Our Checks & Balances

  • Nov 20 2024
  • Length: 17 mins
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Nominee Approvals & Honoring Our Checks & Balances

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  • Whether you voted for Donald Trump or not, all eyes are on the President-elect and what his agendas and process look like. We want to give an overview of what we see so far and potential signs of trying to bypass the normal checks and balances within our government, what that means, and what are some ways you can keep watch on that. Barry and Joshua talk about some of the prospective nominees and some thoughts about them and also the process by which they would be nominated. Post-election, Donald Trump is aggressively pushing forward with Cabinet nominations and administrative plans for his second term. His appointees largely consist of loyalists and individuals aligned with his policies, such as Stephen Miller and Thomas Homan in key roles. High-profile picks like Elise Stefanik for U.N. ambassador and Marco Rubio for Secretary of State reflect his intent to prioritize loyalty to his agendas. The Trump administration’s claim to act as disruptors by reshaping systems like immigration and healthcare does not inherently mean abandoning the Constitution or democracy. However, concerns arise if disruption undermines constitutional principles such as checks and balances, equal protection, or due process. The preservation of the U.S. checks and balances system relies on several mechanisms: Congressional Oversight, Judicial Review and Media and Public Accountability. Monitoring these actions and advocating for transparency for all of us, independent of who you voted for is critical to maintaining institutional checks. Here are tools and organizations to help in voicing concerns about government not adhering to checks and balances and our Constitution if this ever arises. 1.Indivisible: Provides scripts for contacting Congress and organizing grassroots advocacy. Indivisible.org 2.Common Cause: Advocates for democracy reforms and offers resources for civic engagement. CommonCause.org 3.OpenSecrets: Tracks political appointments and campaign funding. OpenSecrets.org 4.Call Your Representatives: Use tools like 5 Calls to connect with elected officials. 5.FreedomWorks: Focused on accountability and smaller government, offering templates for letters and outreach campaigns. SPONSOR : BetterHelp - Visit www.BetterHelp.com/matters to get 10% off your first month!
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