The White House has indicated to congressional Republicans that President Donald Trump will nominate Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Saturday. Trump, aiming to keep up some suspense, told reporters Friday evening that he had made a decision but did not reveal his pick.
The choice of Barrett, if confirmed by the Senate, would allow Trump to put a historic stamp on the high court just weeks before the election.
Trump said his choice was “very exciting,” without giving away the name, but Republican allies said it would be Barrett. “Well I haven’t said it was her, but she’s outstanding,” Trump said of the Indiana federal judge.
