AdvertisementDonald Trump wants the next GOP senate leader to give him greater power to staff vacancies.
Trump wants to use the president's recess appointment power in a major way.
Like Trump, Musk is a big believer in flexing the recess appointment power.
Related storiesIn his push for recess appointment power, Trump argued it was about ensuring he could staff up in a timely manner.
Officials installed via recess appointment can only serve until Congress' next session.
Persons:
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Locations:
Washington, Florida, John Thune of South Dakota, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky