Q&A of the Day – Part 2 President Trump’s legacy
Bottom Line: Regarding President Trump legacy on judges... It’s historic and many on the right who currently are displeased with now Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, they should stop and realize his critical role in adding President Trump’s historic effort to confirm federal judges. President Trump’s judicial legacy is one which is shared with McConnell, else it wouldn’t have been possible. Indeed, President Trump had a near record for the number of confirmed federal judges for a one-term president with a total of 245. Jimmy Carter holds the record with 262, though he appointed no Supreme Court Justices. The judges confirmed under the Trump administration included:
- 3 Supreme Court Justices
- 14 Federal Claims & Trade Court Judges
- 54 Circuit Court Judges
- 174 District Court Judges
The record among all presidents remains Ronald Reagan’s 402 confirmed federal judges. The question now becomes whether this legal legacy has legs. With hard left Democrats calling for the “packing of the courts”, it’s possible the relevance of President Trump’s successes with the judiciary could be mitigated. It remains somewhat unlikely court packing occurs, as it would require the end of the legislative filibuster which at least one Democrat in the Senate whose vote would be needed to change the rules, Joe Manchin, has stated he wouldn’t support.
The balance of President Trump’s record in all respects is consequential. It’s clear from his record on matters of national defense and peace, to his economic achievements and his judicial track record – he made the most of his four years in office.
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