Senate Democrats will not let Trump put a ‘right-winger’ on the Supreme Court, Schumer vows

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has vowed that Democrats will not permit President Donald Trump to appoint "a right-winger" to the Supreme Court once they gain control, potentially blocking any nominee if a vacancy arises within the next two years. Schumer did not specify whether he would keep a Supreme Court seat vacant until after the next presidential election, unlike his predecessor, Mitch McConnell, who did so in 2016.

However, he affirmed that Democrats will not confirm "crappy nominees" to the Supreme Court, lower courts, or the president's Cabinet. Schumer's pledge came after Democrats secured a significant Senate majority in the midterm elections, a victory they had been anticipating for a year. This victory could give Democrats the power to reject Trump's nominees, prevent the Iran war, and alter policies they could not change in the minority.

Schumer's agenda will focus on lowering prices and tackling five issues: healthcare, housing, tariffs, childcare, and energy bills. Additionally, Democrats plan to investigate Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and scrutinize the Trump administration as the "most corrupted administration by far in American history." Schumer also faces challenges within his own caucus, including progressive Democrats who have criticized him and incoming freshmen from red states who may not support him.

Despite these challenges, Schumer remains optimistic about his future leadership and the party's prospects.