To say it’s been a rough week for the Democrats would be an understatement. Across the board, Republicans have notched a string of wins that have thrown the opposition party into full-blown panic mode — and for good reason. President Donald Trump’s recent slate of diplomatic victories proved (again) his strength in foreign policy and competence in international affairs. Meanwhile, things continue to look good for Trump’s cabinet nominees.
I’m sure Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is reeling.
Let’s start with Donald Trump. Say what you will about his style, but his recent victories highlight his ever-present ability to win. Mexico and Canada caved to Trump’s tariff threats, proving that the art of the deal is alive and well. Panama also agreed to reduce China’s influence over the Panama Canal—a significant strategic gain for U.S. interests. And let’s not overlook Denmark, which is now open to increased U.S. military presence in Greenland. Each victory came despite the left’s bellyaching over Trump’s approach. And Trump won.
This week also saw Pam Bondi confirmed as attorney general, and she really hit the ground running at the Department of Justice. And just to pile on the misery, both RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard saw their nominations clear committee, all but guaranteeing their confirmations.
Further rubbing salt into the Democrats wounds was the Senate confirmation of Russell Vought as the new director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Senate confirms Russell Vought as OMB director 53-47. Party line vote. Only the second nomination confirmed with only Republicans. Thune aims to file clothing to break filibuster on more Trump nominees — including Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) February 7, 2025
Vought’s confirmation is a major win for conservatives, marking the return of a seasoned budgetary expert who served in several leadership roles at the OMB during Trump’s first term, including as acting director. But the process wasn’t without its share of drama.
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Democrats, led by Schumer, used every parliamentary trick in the book to block Vought’s confirmation. They “held the floor” to delay the vote, protested his ties to “Project 2025,” ironically accused him of driving a supposedly “radical agenda," and called him Trump’s “most dangerous nominee.”
Russ Vought authored Project 2025. We know he's planning for cuts beyond anything this country has ever seen, and if he gets his way, and gets his hands on the nation’s funding again, he won’t just draw blood—he will cut programs like SNAP & Medicaid families rely on to the bone.
— Senator Patty Murray (@PattyMurray) February 6, 2025
I spoke for an hour on the Senate floor to hold up the nomination of Project 2025 architect Russ Vought.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) February 6, 2025
Americans voted each of us into office to fight for them.
They do not expect us to roll over and play dead. pic.twitter.com/2eSn4hentD
At midnight, I held the floor to oppose the Trump Administration’s Budget nominee.
— Senator Amy Klobuchar (@SenAmyKlobuchar) February 6, 2025
Russell Vought’s vision has already led to disorder, uncertainty, and unconstitutional power grabs that hurt Americans.
Watch now: pic.twitter.com/HPVVWpEmzQ
For the last 24 hours: Senate Democrats have been HOLDING THE FLOOR to fight back against Trump’s nomination of Russell Vought for OMB.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) February 6, 2025
His policies will hurt children, seniors, veterans, and more.
Confirming the most radical nominee with the most extreme agenda to the most…
Democrats have been crying and lashing out at familiar targets, from Elon Musk to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), venting their opposition to new government accountability efforts. They are also, of course, objecting to Kash Patel, whose vote has been delayed a week but who still appears to be on the verge of confirmation. Put it all together, and it’s hard to dismiss this as anything less than a disastrous week for the Democrats. As the GOP continues to rack up wins, the road ahead for Democrats keeps looking worse.
