President Trump predicts a “big week” ahead, declaring in a tweet Sunday he will be focused on deciding who he will nominate to succeed retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy.
The optimistic tweet also forecast stronger economic numbers, coinciding with “exciting times for our country.”
A big week, especially with our numerous victories in the Supreme Court. Heading back to the White House now. Focus will be on the selection of a new Supreme Court Justice. Exciting times for our country. Economy may be stronger than it has ever been!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 1, 2018
Kennedy announced his retirement last week, after which the Left has raised the alarm over concerns that Trump’s pick, should he or she be confirmed, could be the deciding vote in overturning Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that made abortion legal nationwide. Meanwhile, some moderate Republicans have emphasized they will not support a nominee who would do such a thing.
Trump said Friday he had narrowed his list of 25 candidates to five people, including two women, and that he will announce his pick on July 9.
In regards to the economy, Trump hinted in a Fox News that aired in full on Sunday that “phase two” of tax reform could be coming in October, which he hinted could include provisions that further reduce the corporate tax rate as well as emphasizing it will provide further relief to the middle class.
