And as recently as the last presidential administration, a Democrat, President Joe Biden, 57% were confirmed by unanimous consent. So let me just say, Mr. President, There are important jobs in the government that are currently standing empty eight months now into this president's term, because Democrats have dragged out the confirmation process. and denied President Trump the courtesy that Republicans and Democrats alike in the past have extended to previous presidents. (06:45–06:59)
CLAIM
Asserts that important government jobs remain unfilled eight months into the presidency due to Democrats delaying the confirmation process.
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