President Trump nominated Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, 53, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to be an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court last night, July 9.
Kavanaugh was a former aide to the George W. Bush administration and was a major proponent of Bill Clinton’s impeachment. With Senate confirmation, Kavanaugh would fill the seat vacated by retiring Justice Anthony M. Kennedy.
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi released the following statement regarding President Trump’s nomination:
“I believe Judge Kavanaugh is a well-qualified conservative jurist, and I commend President Trump for his commitment to naming Supreme Court justices who are committed to the rule of law. I appreciate the significance of my responsibility to weigh the qualifications of the nominee, including his dedication to the Constitution and the fair interpretation of our laws. I look forward to being part of this important process.”
Hyde-Smith accepted a White House invitation to attend the President’s announcement Thursday evening.
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