Supreme Court nominee Gorsuch says Trump's attacks on judiciary are 'demoralizing'
President Trump’s escalating attacks on the federal judiciary drew denunciation Wednesday from his Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch, who told a senator that the criticism was “disheartening” and “demoralizing” to independent federal courts. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Gorsuch made the comments during their private meeting Wednesday, and the account was confirmed by Ron Bonjean, a member of the group guiding the judge through his confirmation process. Trump on Wednesday morning dec..>> view originalCould this woman be the first Arizonan deported because of Trump's orders?
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