Democratic Absences Mean Trump Lawyer Is Now a Judge for Life
A federal judgeship for life has been secured for one of President Trump’s personal lawyers, Justin Smith, due to Democratic senators' absences during the Senate vote. The confirmation passed 48–43, with Democrats opposing and Republicans, except Lisa Murkowski, supporting it. Nine Democratic senators chose not to be present, allowing Smith’s confirmation to proceed without their participation. This move underscores the impact of legislative attendance on key judicial appointments and highlights the ongoing partisan divide in the Senate.
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