Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Thursday blasted President-elect Donald Trump Donald John TrumpHR McMaster says president's policy to withdraw troops from Afghanistan is 'unwise' Cast of 'Parks and Rec' reunite for virtual town hall to address Wisconsin voters Biden says Trump should step down over coronavirus response MORE's Cabinet nominees, calling them "unknowledgeable [and] uncooperative."



"Trump’s 'terrific' nominees were unprepared, unknowledgeable [and] uncooperative in hearings this week—as President-Elect would say himself: sad," Blumenthal said in a tweet.

Trump’s "terrific" nominees were unprepared, unknowledgeable&uncooperative in hearings this week—as President-Elect would say himself: sad. — Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) January 19, 2017

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The lawmaker's remark comes after confirmation hearings where Democrats have clashed with several of Trump's nominees.

Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway on Wednesday criticized Democrats, accusing them of "trying to embarrass" and humiliate the nominees.



"This idea of humiliating and trying to embarrass qualified men and women who just wish to serve this nation is reprehensible," Conway said.

During one particularly tense exchange on Tuesday, Trump's pick for Education secretary, Betsy DeVos, defended her career after Democratic lawmakers questioned her qualifications and record.

“If you were not a multibillionaire … do you think that you would be sitting here today?” Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersMcConnell accuses Democrats of sowing division by 'downplaying progress' on election security The Hill's Campaign Report: Arizona shifts towards Biden | Biden prepares for drive-in town hall | New Biden ad targets Latino voters Why Democrats must confront extreme left wing incitement to violence MORE (I-Vt.) asked DeVos.



“I do think there would be that possibility,” DeVos answered. “I’ve worked very hard on behalf of parents and children.”