Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) is raising roadblocks against President-elect Donald J. Trump’s efforts to reshape America’s health agencies, calling for what she describes as “extensive committee investigations” into his nominees. Last week, Trump announced Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Dr. Mehmet Oz as his choice to oversee the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Collins’s demand for prolonged scrutiny could slow the process of reforming agencies like the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Maine Republican insists that the Senate’s “advice and consent” role requires background checks, lengthy public hearings, and comprehensive investigations. However, many see this as thinly veiled obstructionism. Trump argues that positions need to be filled “IMMEDIATELY” to ensure the government can function effectively.

The 71-year-old Senator has rejected the possibility of recess appointments, a mechanism past presidents have used to bypass Senate delays.

Along with Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Sen. Collins has a track record of siding with Democrats on key votes, including the confirmation of controversial Biden-Harris officials. Critics argue that by dragging out Trump’s confirmation process, Collins is undermining the mandate voters delivered in the 2024 election.

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