[Washington Examiner] Sources told the New York Times that Trump plans to announce Saturday afternoon that the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judge will be his third nominee to the high court, but they stressed caution because the president has a history of changing his mind at the last minute.
So maybe not so "Breaking News". However ...
Told that Barrett was reported to be his pick, the president replied, "I haven't said it was her, but she is outstanding." He also said all the candidates under consideration are "all great."
When Trump selected Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 to fill the vacancy from retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy, he said of Barrett, "I'm saving her for Ruth's seat," a Republican Senate staffer told the Washington Examiner. |