The president-elect demanded that the next Republican leader of the Senate agree to allow him to push through at least some nominees without requiring a vote.

Trump suggested on Sunday bypassing Senate confirmation of his political appointments through the use of recess appointments.

President-elect Donald Trump waded into the contest for the US Senate’s next majority leader, saying any Republican seeking the post must favor recess appointments to allow positions for his incoming administration to be filled “in a timely manner.

Senate majority leader contenders were quick to fall in line with President-elect Trump's new demand that they be willing to use a Senate tool to allow him to quickly get his preferred, top administration officials in place.