Steward further argued that the goal “is to put in place individuals as heads of U.S. Attorney’s Offices nationally who are in full lock step with President Trump.”
Steward acknowledges that Senate confirmation can be a lengthy process, which is why some offices can be filled on an acting or interim basis, he wrote.
“No such special or temporary circumstances exist for Mr. Essayli’s appointment,” Steward argued.
“The process of appointing someone to fill the gap between nomination and confirmation was never intended to be used to fill these positions with administration sycophants,” Steward said.
Senate confirmation is necessary for “the prevention of abuse of power by the executive branch,” Steward said. “The process is to weed out unqualified lackeys nominated by the president. This is part of the checks and balances of our governmental system.”