The
White House • July 10, 2018
The Day
Ahead
What to
know about Judge Brett Kavanaugh
“A
judge’s job is to interpret the law, not to make the
law or make policy,” writes Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President
Trump’s nominee to succeed Justice Anthony Kennedy on the
Supreme Court. “Don’t make up new constitutional rights
that are not in the text of the Constitution. Don’t shy away
from enforcing constitutional rights that are in the text.”
Judge
Kavanaugh has served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for
the District of Columbia Circuit since 2006, authoring more
than 300 opinions—including 11 that have been affirmed by the
Supreme Court. A graduate of Yale College and Yale Law School,
Judge Kavanaugh has clerked on the Supreme Court and on the
Third and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals.
“In
keeping with President Reagan’s legacy, I do not ask
about a nominee’s personal opinions,” President Trump said
last night. “What matters is not a judge’s political views,
but whether they can set aside those views to do what the law
and the Constitution require. I am pleased to say that I have
found, without doubt, such a person.”
‘A
beautiful moment’ in Thailand
The
world received good news from Thailand this morning.
After being stranded in a cave for more than two weeks, 12
young boys and their soccer coach were successfully rescued in
a difficult mission. “On behalf of the United States,
congratulations to the Thai Navy SEALs and all on the
successful rescue,” President Trump tweeted.
American
personnel helped stage equipment, prepared the first
three chambers of the cave system for safe passage, assisted in
transporting the soccer team evacuees through the cave system,
and are providing medical personnel and other technical
assistance as needed. U.S. coordination with the Thai military,
Thai government, and other entities was extremely positive and
effective, according to Department of Defense officials.
Photo of
the Day
Official
White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen
President
Donald J. Trump nominates Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh for the
United States Supreme Court | July 9, 2018
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