Justice Clarence Thomas To Swear in Barrett at White House Ceremony
With the Senate expected to vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, the White House is planning a swearing-in event that will take place after the vote. A White House official told The Hill on…
With the Senate expected to vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, the White House is planning a swearing-in event that will take place after the vote.
A White House official told The Hill on Monday, “Justice Clarence Thomas will administer the official Constitutional Oath to Judge Amy Coney Barrett at the White House tonight.”
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadowstold reporters on Monday, “We expect for a swearing in to happen later this evening if all goes well.”
“We’re doing…the best we can to encourage as much social distancing as possible. It’ll be outdoors if it goes off as planned right now,” he added.
White House officials have been criticized for holding a formal event in the Rose Garden at the White House to announce the nomination of Barrett in September.
After the event, several attendees — including President Donald Trump
