Republicans anticipate confirmation of additional Supreme Court justices in the event of a Trump victory

Republicans are eager about the possibility of confirming more conservative Supreme Court justices and lower-court judges if Donald Trump wins another term. GOP senators anticipate at least one Supreme Court vacancy if Trump is re-elected, potentially giving him the opportunity to appoint more conservative justices. Senators such as Josh Hawley and John Cornyn believe that Trump would continue to appoint young and conservative judges, similar to his selections during his first term. If Trump were to appoint two more justices to the Supreme Court, he would have appointed over half of the court, a significant achievement. For Democrats, the prospect of Trump appointing more justices is a cause for concern, with Senator Mazie Hirono suggesting that it could lead to further calls for Supreme Court reform. Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, two long-serving conservative justices, may see a GOP-controlled Senate under Trump as an ideal opportunity to secure their legacies by keeping their seats in conservative hands. On the campaign trail, Vice President Kamala Harris has criticized Trump’s previous Supreme Court picks, suggesting that it is a crucial issue in the upcoming election. Overall, Republicans are excited about the possibility of confirming more conservative judges if Trump wins another term, while Democrats are wary of the potential impact of further conservative appointments to the Supreme Court.

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