Liberal Group Warns Trump Could Pick Two More Supreme Court Justices
Liberal group Demand Justice is warning that Trump could get to pick two more Supreme Court justices during his presidency. The group plans to spend $15 million campaigning against Senate Republicans who would confirm Trump's picks.
Liberal advocacy group Demand Justice is sounding alarms about Trump potentially filling two more Supreme Court seats during his presidency. The organization plans to launch a campaign tying Republican Senate candidates to a possible confirmation fight.
Josh Orton, president of Demand Justice, said the project would cost $3 million to start and up to $15 million if Supreme Court vacancies actually occur. The group warns Trump will try to install loyalist justices who could sit on the court for decades.
Political analyst Frank Luntz called potential Supreme Court picks one of the biggest impacts Trump could have as president. The court already has a 6-3 conservative majority after Trump appointed three justices during his first term.
Democratic operatives worry about older liberal justices potentially retiring or leaving the court. Alex Aronson, who runs Court Accountability, said confirming replacements could be risky and difficult for Republicans depending on Senate control.
Two more Trump picks would give conservatives a bigger majority on the Supreme Court for decades. This could change major decisions on abortion, healthcare, voting rights, and other issues that affect millions of Americans.
Watch for any Supreme Court retirement announcements and Senate confirmation battles if vacancies occur.
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