Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a campaign rally for Donald Trump on Nov. 1, 2024 in Warren, Michigan. The president-elect nominated RFK Jr. as health secretary on Nov. 14, 2024.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

What are recess appointments, and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet?

It quickly became apparent Wednesday that figures like Matt Gaetz, who Trump announced as his choice for attorney general, may struggle to gain majority support from the Senate, even though Republicans will enjoy a 53-seat majority. But that may not matter if Trump is able to use recess appointments.

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