Donald Trump Anticipates Nominating Supreme Court Justice In Coming Weeks
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Donald Trump revealed that he has a 20-person list of Supreme Court nominee candidates, and he expects to officially announce his choice within 2 weeks of being inaugurated.
Donald Trump revealed during a Wednesday press conference that he has a 20-person list of Supreme Court nominee candidates, and he expects to officially announce his choice within 2 weeks of being inaugurated, reports CNN.
That list was made public during his campaign and includes numerous federal appellate court judges.
Politico reports that Trump indicated that he has spoken with a number of the individuals already and described them as “outstanding.”
He also noted that assisting him in the task of choosing a nominee are select members of Congress, Leo Leonard of The Federalist Society, and the Heritage Foundation’s President, Jim DeMint.
Inside sources told CNN that the goal is to have the vacant seat filled by mid-April.
Donald Trump revealed during a Wednesday press conference that he has a 20-person list of Supreme Court nominee candidates, and he expects to officially announce his choice within 2 weeks of being inaugurated, reports CNN.
That list was made public during his campaign and includes numerous federal appellate court judges.
Politico reports that Trump indicated that he has spoken with a number of the individuals already and described them as “outstanding.”
He also noted that assisting him in the task of choosing a nominee are select members of Congress, Leo Leonard of The Federalist Society, and the Heritage Foundation’s President, Jim DeMint.
Inside sources told CNN that the goal is to have the vacant seat filled by mid-April.