Sen. Schumer Supports Delaying Confirmation Of CIA Director Nominee

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to the media

Senator Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York, has expressed his support for Senator Chris Murphy's efforts to delay the confirmation process of John Ratcliffe as the CIA director. Ratcliffe, who is one of President Donald Trump's nominees, is considered to be less controversial and is anticipated to receive votes from Democratic senators.

Ratcliffe, a Trump nominee, is expected to receive Democratic votes.

Senator Schumer backs Senator Murphy's move to delay Ratcliffe's confirmation.

Democrats plan to slow down confirmation of Trump's nominees without bipartisan support.

Senator Schumer has indicated that Democrats will be taking steps to slow down the confirmation of nominees put forth by President Trump, particularly those who do not have unanimous bipartisan support. He specifically referenced Senator Marco Rubio's support for the State Department secretary as an example of bipartisan cooperation in the confirmation process.