Ohio GOP Sen.-elect Bernie Moreno is coming to the defense of Trump's Cabinet appointments and making the case that he has a 'mandate' from the American people.
FIRST ON FOX: Republican Sen.-elect Bernie Moreno issued a statement in defense of Donald Trump’s Cabinet appointments, including attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz, arguing that the president-elect has a 'mandate' from the American people. 'The American people delivered President Trump a mandate, and it is crucial that Senate Republicans confirm his nominees quickly,' Moreno said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
Anyone who has watched him in those hearings knows that he's incredibly impressive,' Karoline Leavitt, the transition team’s spokesperson and Trump’s recently announced pick for press secretary, said on Fox News last week.
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