how would the Senate respond?
The idea of Adjournment of Congress is being floated on X.
This idea, proposes that Under Article II, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution, Trump has the authority to adjourn Congress if the House and Senate cannot agree on a time of adjournment.
This power has never been used before, making this strategy unprecedented.
Nonetheless, Trump, ever willing to break new ground, has hinted that he may be prepared to invoke it.
During one of Trump's rallies, he made a cryptic reference to a “secret” he shares with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, which may well involve orchestrating an adjournment of Congress.
Here’s how it could work: Speaker Johnson would formally request adjournment on behalf of the House, and the Senate, under the leadership of Majority Leader John Thune, would refuse the request.
This disagreement would enable Trump to invoke his constitutional power to adjourn both chambers.
Once Congress is adjourned, Trump could use his recess appointment powers to install Gaetz, Hegseth, and other appointees, completely bypassing the Senate confirmation process.
This move only requires cooperation from Speaker Johnson circumventing the obstruction from the so-called “RINOs” within the Senate GOP.
By supporting Trump, Senate Republicans can make the more drastic measures unnecessary—measures that, though constitutional, would push the boundaries of modern governance.
