Ft Wayne Times

Jim Banks, a U.S. Congressman representing Indiana’s 3rd district since 2017, has been vocal on social media regarding the confirmation of President Trump's cabinet nominees. His recent tweets highlight the progress made in confirming these appointments.

On February 4, 2025, Jim Banks tweeted about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s advancement out of committee, urging for his swift confirmation. He stated: " RFK Jr. just passed out of committee! We need to confirm @RobertKennedyJr ASAP!"

Later that day, he emphasized Republican unity behind President Trump’s cabinet picks and noted the confirmation of nine nominees thus far. He listed several key positions soon to be filled: "Republicans are united behind President Trump’s cabinet picks! ... HHS Secretary @RobertKennedyJr AG @PamBondi DNI @TulsiGabbard FBI Director @Kash_Patel"

In another tweet from February 4, Banks highlighted the efficiency of Senate Republicans in securing President Trump's cabinet compared to previous administrations. He acknowledged the leadership efforts by Senators John Thune and John Barrasso: "Senate Republicans are securing President Trump’s cabinet MUCH faster than the last two administrations... Appreciate @LeaderJohnThune and @SenJohnBarrasso’s leadership to get it done "