BY Benjamin ClarkJune 15, 2024
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Matt Gaetz Calls for Vice President Displaying Vigor of John Adams

In a recent discussion on Breitbart News Daily, Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz called for a transformative approach regarding the role of the U.S. vice president.

Gaetz highlighted the need for a vice president who could significantly shape the Senate's operations, showing drive and determination specifically in terms of rapid confirmation of crucial appointments, as Breitbart reports.

Emphasizing the depth of involvement needed, Gaetz criticized the current dynamics in which the Senate Majority Leader dominates the legislative schedule.

He proposed that the vice president should assert his or her constitutional powers more vigorously to revolutionize processes.

Reforming The Confirmation Process

Gaetz shared his vision of bypassing traditional delays in the confirmation of key agency appointments such as those in the CIA, FBI, and the Department of Justice.

He suggested that such actions are critical to combat what he refers to as the deep state.

"Personnel is policy, and our ability to obliterate the Deep State is going to depend on our ability to get people confirmed at CIA, FBI, Department of Justice, NSA very quickly because we've got four years of runway here," Gaetz explained.

The congressman proposed that recess appointments could be a strategic tool for bypassing Senate delay tactics, stressing the importance of swift action in these roles.

John Adams: A Model for Vice Presidential Leadership

Gaetz drew a parallel between his vision for the vice presidency and John Adams' style, commending Adams' proactive and substantial involvement in the legislative processes during his tenure.

"We can’t have a vice president who just goes to weddings and funerals. We need a John Adams-style vice president who will preside over the Senate," said Gaetz, indicating the type of assertive approach required from the officeholder.

He further detailed potential bold moves: "Constitutionally, the vice president is the president of the Senate and can say, ‘Oh, you don’t want to confirm our CIA nominee? Guess what? We’re on recess for six months,'" Gaetz expressed, showcasing the assertive tactics he believes should be utilized.

Senator J.D. Vance: A Potential Candidate?

Gaetz hinted that Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio might be an ideal candidate for such a dynamic vice-presidential role under a potential next presidency of Donald Trump.

"J.D. is tough and J.D. is really smart. And he brings people around a vision, and he sees around corners. And I think he knows the Senate enough to preside over it with force, but he hasn’t been there so long that he’s got great reverence for the most modern of destructive traditions," Gaetz observed, praising Vance's capacities and perspective.

This potential endorsement suggests strategic thinking behind revitalizing the role of the vice president, moving away from ceremonial functions to a more integral and assertive presence within the U.S. Senate.

The Vision for An Assertive Vice Presidency

"I think that we think about the vice president in the Senate, like the Special Forces, they come in this area, and they leave as soon as the job is done. I want someone who’s more infantry," Gaetz remarked, indicating a desire for lasting impact rather than fleeting interventions.

Through these varied statements, Rep. Gaetz outlines a distinct, robust template for the role of the Vice President in the U.S.: one that forcefully tackles legislative hurdles and speeds up the confirmation process to reshape the government’s operational dynamics conclusively.

In conclusion, Representative Matt Gaetz’s proposition calls for a revolutionary redefinition of the vice presidency, channeling the historical vigor of John Adams to combat inefficiency and deeply embedded bureaucratic challenges in the current political framework.

This includes the potential endorsement of figures like Sen. J.D. Vance, who align with his vision of robust, proactive leadership in the Senate.

Written by: Benjamin Clark

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