Trump plans second White House event for Barrett as Senate takes up nomination
Source: Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House planned a Monday night celebration of the Republican Senate’s expected confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, a month after a similar event was linked to a COVID-19 outbreak that preceded President Donald Trump’s own infection.
While Democrats have fiercely opposed the conservative jurist’s nomination, Trump’s fellow Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority and her confirmation to a lifetime post on the court seems assured.
Trump pressed the Senate to confirm Barrett before the Nov. 3 election, which would create a 6-3 conservative majority on the top U.S. judicial body.
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White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows told reporters the event planned for Monday evening likely would be held outdoors.
“Tonight, we’ll be doing the best we can to encourage as much social distancing as possible,” Meadows said.
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