Trump picks Barrett as he strikes to tilt US Supreme Courtroom rightward

US President Donald Trump has nominated Judge Amy Connie Barrett for the post vacated by the death of Supreme Court Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Barrett is currently a judge in the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Trump was nominated for this post in 2017 as well.

Trump announced at the White House’s Rose Garden on Saturday, “Today I am honoured  to nominate the country’s most spineless and law-abiding person to the Supreme Court. She has achieved outstanding achievements, Judge Amy Connie Barrett is extremely knowledgeable and loyal to the Constitution. “

Barrett’s name must receive Senate approval following the President’s recommendation. Technically this will not be difficult as the Republican Party has a majority in the Senate. The opposition Democrat Party and its presidential candidate Joe Biden are opposing the appointment of the new judge. He says that there are only a few weeks left in the election. In such a situation, the new government should be appointed by the new judge.

Defending his move to nominate a judge, with less than 40 days left in the presidential election, Trump said it was his highest and most important duty under the United Nations Constitution.

Trump said, “She is highly qualified for this position and I can tell you this…. I saw and I studied and you are very qualified for this job, you will prove to be fantastic.”

Amy Connie Barrett lives in the state of Indiana with a husband and their seven children. During this, Judge Barrett said that she is very excited about serving in the Supreme Court.

By Priya Kumari