Axios: Why Trump is demanding recess appointments for his cabinet

[allegorical oracle]

9. If you're referring to recess appointments, the answer is yes. Heard this a.m. that Obama

used a recess appointment, but why wasn't clear. What was said is that recess appointments were/are considered emergency actions that occur if Congress has adjourned for scheduled recess (i.e. holidays) and a vacancy must be temporarily filled until Congress reconvenes. Once Congress returns, hearings and voting on a candidate is done.

Trump is tying himself into a knot trying to get unpopular candidates put in power. Recall in his first term how many people he placed in "acting" positions, which also are intended to be temporary. He selects risky people who fall short of eligibility for permanent positions.