President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE praised Gina Haspel, his pick to lead the CIA, on Wednesday following her nearly three-hour Senate confirmation hearing earlier that day.

“Gina Haspel did a spectacular job today. There is nobody even close to run the CIA!” Trump wrote on Twitter.

Gina Haspel did a spectacular job today. There is nobody even close to run the CIA! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 10, 2018

Haspel faced sharp criticism from Democrats in her hearing, including numerous questions over her role in an enhanced interrogation program and her decision in 2005 to destroy tapes documenting interrogations.

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Still, Haspel seemed to have no major issues during a largely steady hearing. She promising not to restart interrogation programs if confirmed to lead the agency.

Once again breaking with Trump, Sen. John McCain John Sidney McCainCindy McCain endorses Biden: He's only candidate 'who stands up for our values' Biden says Cindy McCain will endorse him Biden's six best bets in 2016 Trump states MORE (R-Ariz.) came out against Haspel after the hearing, calling on the Senate to reject her nomination for failing to explain her role in the interrogation program.

McCain is recovering from brain cancer in Arizona and is not expected to be in Washington for Haspel’s confirmation vote. With Sen. Rand Paul Randal (Rand) Howard PaulSecond GOP senator to quarantine after exposure to coronavirus GOP senator to quarantine after coronavirus exposure The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by National Industries for the Blind - Trump seeks to flip 'Rage' narrative; Dems block COVID-19 bill MORE (R-Ky.) also opposing her nomination, she cannot afford to lose any Republican support.

Sen. Joe Manchin Joseph (Joe) ManchinThe Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Trump, GOP allies prepare for SCOTUS nomination this week Trump meets with potential Supreme Court pick Amy Coney Barrett at White House Names to watch as Trump picks Ginsburg replacement on Supreme Court MORE (D-W.V.) became the first red-state Democrat Wednesday to say he would vote for Haspel. She needed to secure approval from at least one Democratic senator to secure the necessary 50 votes, assuming every other GOP senator votes "yes" to confirm her.