US President-Elect Donald Trump has indicated a strategy to bypass the Senate confirmation process for key appointments in his administration, potentially targeting Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler. In a recent post, Trump asserted he would select the Senate's majority leader and criticized the lengthy confirmation process. He suggested using recess appointments to place individuals in power quickly without the usual scrutiny from lawmakers. Under the Constitution, the President may make temporary appointments during Senate recesses. Gensler's term, approved by the Senate in 2021, is set to end in June 2026, and while Trump has voiced intentions to replace him, it remains uncertain if his nominees would garner enough Senate support for confirmation. Gensler has not indicated plans to resign, and previous transitions have seen SEC chairs remain in place through changes in administration, raising questions about Trump's approach as he prepares to take office again.

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