Senate Democrats are to blame for unfilled posts in Trump administration

"Those trying to blame President Donald Trump for the fact that so many posts within the executive branch are being filled by “acting” officials are shifting the blame in the wrong direction. The problem lies in the Senate, where Democrats have waged an unprecedented campaign to prevent his nominees from being confirmed to the detriment of the public, good government and required accountability."

"Some 237 executive branch and almost 72 judicial nominees are idling in the Senate. Many have been forced to wait many, many months, their personal and professional lives on hold. And all because of partisan politics intended not to find solutions, but to prevent the effective functioning of the government and block the implementation of the president’s policies."

"There are too many “acting” officials running government divisions, agencies and offices throughout the executive branch. But we know who is at fault for that. And it isn’t the president."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/04/16/trump-administration-vacancies-senate-democrats-fault-debate-editorials/3486007002/