Senator Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., is speaking out over the slow pace of Senate confirmations.

In an appearance on Newsmax’s “The Chris Salcedo Show,” Tuberville blasted Senate Republicans for allowing delays in confirming President Donald Trump’s nominees. He argued that the GOP has failed to match the Democrats’ use of procedure to stall.

“We are so far behind for President Trump getting his people into place,” Tuberville said. “Our leadership has to step up. We should have had recess appointments. I was all for that.”

The Senate has returned from its August recess with the majority of nominees still waiting. During the break, Republicans chose to keep the chamber in pro forma session, a move that blocked Trump from making recess appointments. This decision has angered conservatives, s

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