Democrats vow to block Trump supreme court nominees, Schumer says
Senate Democrats plan to oppose Trump's judicial appointments when the new Congress convenes in January.
At a glance
- Schumer said Democrats would block Trump supreme court nominees
- Democrats also plan to oppose lower court and cabinet appointments
- Comments preview Democratic strategy for the new Congress in January
Chuck Schumer, the incoming Senate Democratic leader, said Democrats would block Trump from appointing justices to the US supreme court, according to remarks made to the Associated Press. Schumer stated that Democrats would not confirm "any crappy nominees" to the supreme court, lower courts or Trump's cabinet.
The comments signal Democratic strategy following midterm elections, as the party prepares for the new Congress to be sworn in.
Why it matters
Senate confirmation power over judicial and cabinet appointments is a key Democratic tool to shape Trump's administration and judicial legacy.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — WorldTrump will be blocked from putting ‘rightwinger’ on supreme court, Schumer says
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