Trump May Not Have the Votes to Replace Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito
Summary
President Donald Trump has been endorsing challengers to Republican senators who oppose him. Experts say Trump may not have enough Senate votes to confirm a new Supreme Court justice if Justices Samuel Alito or Clarence Thomas retire soon.Key Facts
- President Trump is on a "revenge tour," backing candidates against Republicans who voted against him.
- If Justices Alito or Thomas retire this year, Trump would nominate replacements needing Senate approval.
- Some key Republican senators like Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Thom Tillis have concerns about confirming conservative justices.
- Trump’s endorsements have caused rifts with these senators, who are critical for confirmation votes.
- Senator John Cornyn lost Trump’s support in a primary challenge, though he has been a loyal Republican.
- Collins criticized Trump’s chosen challenger to Cornyn, calling him "ethically challenged."
- GOP has 53 Senate seats but needs 50 Republican senators plus the Vice President to confirm a justice.
- If Collins, Murkowski, Tillis, and at least one more Republican oppose a nominee, confirmation would fail.
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