Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Trump Administration Nominees

Senate Committee on Finance · July 31, 2025

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Opening remarks and framing of hearing

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Unidentified Senator opened the hearing, saying four nominees must show independence and a fresh approach, and warned that Americans could be harmed if confirmed. He placed the burden of proof on the nominees to demonstrate they will not rubber-stamp an administration he described as chaotic.

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An unnamed senator opened a Senate Committee on Finance hearing by criticizing four Trump administration nominees to senior federal posts, raising concerns about their independence and the administration's handling of HHS, trade and the Treasury. The senator singled out nominees for HHS general counsel, HHS financial resources, deputy U.S. trade representative and a Treasury deputy undersecretary and said he will press them in questioning.

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