Woodward Releases Audio of Trump Discussing McConnell’s Push To Fill Judicial Vacancies
Investigative journalist Bob Woodward released more audio of his conversations with President Donald Trump he discussed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) affinity for filling judicial vacancies. On Sunday…
Investigative journalist Bob Woodward released more audio of his conversations with President Donald Trump he discussed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) affinity for filling judicial vacancies.
On Sunday evening, Woodward released tapes that detailed McConnell’s stance on prioritizing judges over ambassadors.
According to Trump, the top-ranking Republican lawmaker’s top priority is the confirmation of judges to federal courts.
“You know what Mitch’s biggest thing is in the whole world? His judges,” Trump said.
He continued, “If I have 10 ambassadors … and a judge can take long to get approved, you know? Which I guess is probably right. Should be, right? He will absolutely ask me, please let’s get the judge approved instead of 10 ambassadors.”
During another discussion with Woodward, Trump described federal judges as “golden nuggets”as he projected the number of federal judges he planned to appoint. Trump insisted the number of judges confirmed would likely reach 280.
See Trump’s remarks below:
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Woodward’s latest audio release comes less than two days after Trump said he could announce a nominee replace the late Supreme Court