Trump reups calls to put Cruz on Supreme Court in vacancy scenario
Summary
President Donald Trump joked at a midterm rally in Lubbock, Texas, that he would nominate Sen. Ted Cruz for the next Supreme Court vacancy. Trump said Cruz could win unanimous confirmation because lawmakers from both parties would welcome his departure from Congress.Key Facts
- Trump spoke at a midterm rally in Lubbock, Texas.
- Trump named Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, as a possible choice for the next Supreme Court vacancy.
- Trump framed the nomination as a joke.
- Trump said lawmakers in both parties could support Cruz’s confirmation.
- Trump suggested lawmakers would welcome Cruz leaving Congress.
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