12-22-2019, 12:22 AM
Trump is remaking the federal judiciary
Colby Itkowitz, The Washington Post Published 5:10 pm PST, Saturday, December 21, 2019
This is one of the primary reasons why I support Trump.
Colby Itkowitz, The Washington Post Published 5:10 pm PST, Saturday, December 21, 2019
Quote:So far, Trump has appointed 50 judges to circuit court benches. Comparatively, by this point in President Barack Obama's first term, he had confirmed 25. At the end of his eight years, he had appointed 55 circuit judges.
Trump's appointments have flipped three circuit courts to majority GOP-appointed judges, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit in New York. The president has also selected younger conservatives for these lifetime appointments, ensuring his impact is felt for many years.
This is one of the primary reasons why I support Trump.