Schumer says Democrats will block right-wing Trump Supreme Court nominees
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer stated that his party would prevent President Trump from appointing conservative justices after taking control of the Senate in January.
Democratic strategy for court appointments
Schumer told the Associated Press that Democrats will not confirm any right-wing candidates to the Supreme Court, lower courts, or the cabinet. He emphasized this stance comes after Democrats won both chambers of Congress in recent midterm elections.
Pressure on senior conservative justices
The two oldest members of the bench are Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, who are 78 and 76 years old respectively. Schumer noted that blocking new appointments could increase pressure on these older judges to retire before their terms end.
Plans for legislative priorities
Democratic leaders intend to use their majority to pass laws such as restoring Medicaid funding and stopping war financing in Iran. President Trump has indicated he plans to veto legislation that does not align with his administration's views.
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