Schumer vows to block Trump's Supreme Court pick
The gist
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer vowed Democrats will not let Trump put "a right-winger" on the Supreme Court.
Democrats won the Senate in the midterms, but no vacancy or nominee exists yet.
How it unfolded
- Sep 30, 2026Schumer told reporters one reason to take back the Senate is "to not let Trump put such horrible justices, MAGA justices, on the Supreme Court and the lower courts."
- Oct 5, 2026Schumer said Democrats would move to prevent Trump from placing "MAGA justices" on the Supreme Court and lower federal courts if the party wins Senate control.
- Oct 27, 2026Trump told reporters he has "a strong veto" and would "figure a way" to make deals with Democrats.
Key terms
- midterms
- US general elections held near the midpoint of a president's four-year term, when all House seats and about a third of Senate seats are contested.
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- A standing committee of U.S. senators that oversees the Justice Department, considers judicial and executive nominations, and reviews legislation.
- veto
- A legal power to unilaterally stop an official action, such as a bill becoming law.
Source: Wikipedia