President Donald J. Trump just sent shockwaves through Washington—calling out Senate leadership and demanding they get back to work. In a powerful Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to cancel the August recess and end long weekend breaks so that his judicial nominees can be confirmed without delay.
“With all the major wins we’ve had recently—and over the past six months—I’m hopeful that the highly capable John Thune will call off the August recess and skip the long weekends so we can move forward on confirming my outstanding nominees. These confirmations are urgently needed!” Trump shared.
This bold move comes as Trump continues his mission to restore the rule of law and reshape the federal judiciary with constitutional, America-First judges—a pillar of his presidency that has already changed the course of U.S. legal history.
Trump’s Judicial Revolution: Back in Action
During his first term, President Trump confirmed 234 federal judges, including three Supreme Court Justices—a historic achievement that energized the conservative base. Now, even with only 49 vacancies remaining, Trump is wasting no time ensuring that principled, pro-Constitution nominees are appointed to the bench.
Just this week, Trump secured his first major judicial victory of his second term:
✅ Whitney Hermandorfer, a firm defender of traditional values, was confirmed to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in a 46-42 vote.
Trump’s new slate of nominees includes:
- Former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro for U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C.
- Emil Bove, a strong conservative legal mind who previously advised Trump and stood firm on enforcing immigration law.
Democrats Meltdown Over Trump’s Picks
In typical fashion, the radical Left is throwing tantrums. Democrat Senators walked out of the Judiciary Committee vote on Thursday, furious over Bove’s nomination. Why? Because Bove defended Trump, stood up to the media mob, and refused to play by Washington’s broken rules.
- Sen. Chuck Schumer smeared Hermandorfer as “inexperienced,” ignoring her bold defense of pro-life and pro-liberty causes.
- Sen. Cory Booker launched a personal attack on Bove, accusing him of hiding details related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Sen. Dick Durbin whined that Hermandorfer “put Trump ahead of the law”—a laughable claim from a party that routinely weaponizes the justice system.
But America sees through the noise. These attacks aren’t about “qualifications”—they’re about stopping Trump and blocking any judge who won’t rubber-stamp the Left’s agenda.
Trump Allies Stand Strong
After meeting with Trump on Friday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune posted:
“Had a fantastic evening at the White House with President Trump and fellow Senate Republicans as we marked six strong months of advancing our pro-America agenda.”
Thune has promised to prioritize confirmations, but as of now has not responded to Trump’s demand to cancel the August recess—a move that would send a strong message that judicial appointments matter more than vacation.
What’s Next
With the Judiciary Committee preparing to vote on additional nominees—including the embattled Emil Bove—Democrats are expected to escalate their resistance. But Trump supporters across the country are calling on Republicans to fight harder, move faster, and deliver the America-First judiciary this country needs.
Bottom Line:
President Trump is once again showing what real leadership looks like—taking on the D.C. establishment, putting America’s values first, and demanding action. It’s time for the Senate to do their job.