ICEMAN! Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Why Trump's White House is embroiled in a hiring crisis Donald Trump.Alex Wong/Getty Images President Trump has yet to nominate anyone for 74% of key executive branch positions. Out of the 558 positions which require Senate confirmation, 415 have no nominee as of Sunday. Seven people have been announced as nominees but not formally nominated. But the Trump administration's lag in selecting nominees may not be the only thing to blame for the White House's hiring crisis. Of the 94 formal nominees, the Senate has confirmed only 42 so far. A number of factors besides the lack of nominees have also contributed to the delay, including: Democrats' opposition to Trump's nominees, some Republicans' unwillingness to work for an administration rocked by controversy, and Trump's reported treatment of administration officials. Here's a guide to the reasons: View As: One Page Slides Trump's nominees have had to wait far longer than Obama's, Bush's, and Clinton's. According to The Washington Post, Trump's Cabinet nominees had to wait 25 days between being officially nominated and being voted on by the Senate. On the other hand, President Barack Obama's nominees had a median wait time of two days, President George W. Bush's waited zero days, and President Bill Clinton's waited one day. A number of Trump's nominees faced a steep uphill climb during their confirmation hearings. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Attorney General Jeff Sessions faced particularly sharp questioning from congressional Democrats for their past conduct, and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos' nomination nearly failed after two Republican senators voted against her, leading to a 50-50 stalemate. In the end, Vice President Mike Pence had to cast the tie-breaking vote to confirm DeVos. Sources: The Washington Post, Business Insider Some Republicans are wary of joining the Trump administration amid the brewing Russia controversy. Recent news stories suggesting that the congressional and FBI investigations may now reach some top White House officials may deter potential nominees from joining the administration, Politico reported in May. The Trump-Russia story has gained even more steam since then, following Trump's abrupt decision to fire FBI director James Comey, a slew of media reports that raised questions about the president's and his associates' ties to Russia, and Comey's bombshell testimony before the Senate earlier this month. A number of potential nominees are having second thoughts as the continuing investigations threaten to derail Trump's agenda, four people close to prospective nominees told Politico. Others echoed similar sentiments to The Washington Post in a story published Saturday. An attorney who represents potential executive branch nominees also told Politico that three clients said they were not interested in working for Trump after former FBI director Robert Mueller was appointed as a special prosecutor to spearhead the FBI's Russia probe. "There's no doubt in my mind that people are being very cautious, to put it mildly," the attorney said. If people continue to drop out from consideration, "you're going to have a situation where they're going to have trouble getting A-list of even B-list people to sign up," the lawyer added. Sources: Business Insider, Politico, The Washington Post Trump's treatment of current administration officials may be deterring potential appointees. The Post reported that some potential nominees are aware of Trump's reported mood swings and frequent irritation toward senior staff and Cabinet members. "Trump is becoming radioactive, and it's accelerating," Bill Valdez, a former senior Energy Department official, told the Post. "He just threw Jeff Sessions under the bus." Valdez was likely referring to reports that Trump is angry with Sessions for recusing himself from the Russia probe. Sessions reportedly offered to resign over the tiff. Trump has also frequently made statements that directly contradicted those his communications staff and spokespeople have made. This was perhaps most prominent in the immediate aftermath of Comey's firing. The White House and Trump's spokespeople initially said that Trump's decision to remove the FBI director was based entirely on the recommendation of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and had nothing to do with the escalating Russia controversy. Shortly after, however, Trump told NBC's Lester Holt that he had already made the decision to fire Comey and was going to do it regardless of Rosenstein's recommendation. He also added that "this Russia thing" was a factor in his decision. "If you're working with a boss who doesn't have your back," Valdez told the Post, "you have no confidence in working with that individual." Sources: The Washington Post, Business Insider http://www.businessinsider.com/why-trump-white-house-in-hiring-crisis-positions-unfilled-2017-6/#trumps-treatment-of-current-administration-officials-may-be-deterring-potential-appointees-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 The need a lawyer as a qualifier to work. Plus they gotta be nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKIQPilot Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I have to wonder if all these positions are really needed. 558 government positions? Seems like a lot of positions for a new administration. maybe we should rethink the need for all these teat suckers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Another fantastical opinion "hit piece" by Trump hater/blogger Sonam Sheth using WAPO as a source! ".....embroiled in a hiring crisis"!!!!! Well done Ice....and remember, if you believe it, and it makes you feel validated...IT MUST BE TRUE!!!!!!!! 14 minutes ago, AKIQPilot said: I have to wonder if all these positions are really needed. 558 government positions? Seems like a lot of positions for a new administration. maybe we should rethink the need for all these teat suckers. Yep. Lot's of tripling and quadrupling up on a position easily done by one person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN! Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, Zambroski said: Another fantastical opinion "hit piece" by Trump hater/blogger Sonam Sheth using WAPO as a source! ".....embroiled in a hiring crisis"!!!!! Well done Ice....and remember, if you believe it, and it makes you feel validated...IT MUST BE TRUE!!!!!!!! Yep. Lot's of tripling and quadrupling up on a position easily done by one person. So all those positions have been filled then! Cool, post up the names Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, ICEMAN! said: So all those positions have been filled then! Cool, post up the names Try to keep up...this is your thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN! Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 Just now, Zambroski said: Try to keep up...this is your thread! You guys every time someone says something that proves what a fucking loser and fraud Trump is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN! Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 23 minutes ago, AKIQPilot said: I have to wonder if all these positions are really needed. 558 government positions? Seems like a lot of positions for a new administration. maybe we should rethink the need for all these teat suckers. Yea, just hire Jared to fill all of those positions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Just now, ICEMAN! said: You guys every time someone says something that proves what a fucking loser and fraud Trump is... No...more like: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN! Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 "Trump is becoming radioactive, and it's accelerating," Bill Valdez, a former senior Energy Department official, told the Post. "He just threw Jeff Sessions under the bus." #winning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I like how Trump makes icewomans vagina so sore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 6 minutes ago, Rod Johnson said: I like how Trump makes icewomans vagina so sore Trump fills it with pop rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 who would want to work for that piece of shit except another piece of shit? the country is obviously running out of shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 5 minutes ago, ICEMAN! said: "Trump is becoming radioactive, and it's accelerating," Bill Valdez, a former senior Energy Department official, told the Post. "He just threw Jeff Sessions under the bus." #winning I find it weird he didn't have anything good to say about Tump....but wait...Let's play "CONSIDER THE SOURCE" (and not just WAPO) "Bill Valdez". President of SEA, (the fourth in a year) stumping for Obama and guess who else..... Big government advocate Also serves as a professor at American University. One of the top ranked liberal universities in America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN! Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 9 minutes ago, Zambroski said: I find it weird he didn't have anything good to say about Tump....but wait...Let's play "CONSIDER THE SOURCE" (and not just WAPO) "Bill Valdez". President of SEA, (the fourth in a year) stumping for Obama and guess who else..... Big government advocate Also serves as a professor at American University. One of the top ranked liberal universities in America. Oh noes! The man said something bad about Donnie Moscow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Just now, ICEMAN! said: Oh noes! The man said something bad about Donnie Moscow! Don't care....but why do you feel it somehow adds credibility to your weak argument through another liberal hack source? Ahhh......."VALIIDATE ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 1 hour ago, AKIQPilot said: I have to wonder if all these positions are really needed. 558 government positions? Seems like a lot of positions for a new administration. maybe we should rethink the need for all these teat suckers. Yup and Trump has said as much a bunch of redundant tit sucking hacks are not needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiSledder Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 43 minutes ago, Rod Johnson said: I like how Trump makes icewomans vagina so sore x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN! Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, Zambroski said: Don't care....but why do you feel it somehow adds credibility to your weak argument through another liberal hack source? Ahhh......."VALIIDATE ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Why doesn't anyone want to work for Trump, or if they do, why can't he even accomplish something as small as filling these positions? #failing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, ICEMAN! said: Why doesn't anyone want to work for Trump, or if they do, why can't he even accomplish something as small as filling these positions? #failing Just stop. I can feel you butt-hurt through my screen now. Feels like hatred, self loathing, shame and ignorance. The cornerstones of a good liberal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN! Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 Just now, Zambroski said: Just stop. I can feel you butt-hurt through my screen now. Feels like hatred, self loathing, shame and ignorance. The cornerstones of a good liberal. Nice deflection, awwww not really. It sucks shit and was expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 50 minutes ago, Woodtick said: Trump fills it with pop rocks. Pop rocks and bepis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 1 minute ago, ICEMAN! said: Nice deflection, awwww not really. It sucks shit and was expected. It's not a deflection. Your questions were stupid. I assumed they were at least somewhat rhetorical...or are you that stupid? Sorry that Comey thing didn't work out for you all. So is this now called "Position-Fill Gate"? How stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 1 minute ago, Zambroski said: It's not a deflection. Your questions were stupid. I assumed they were at least somewhat rhetorical...or are you that stupid? Sorry that Comey thing didn't work out for you all. So is this now called "Position-Fill Gate"? How stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN! Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 13 minutes ago, Zambroski said: It's not a deflection. Your questions were stupid. I assumed they were at least somewhat rhetorical...or are you that stupid? Sorry that Comey thing didn't work out for you all. So is this now called "Position-Fill Gate"? How stupid. If only you clowns held Trump to a fraction of the standards you demanded of the Obama administration, but nope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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