President Trump slammed Democrats on Wednesday for “grasping at straws” during Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings this week.

Speaking to reporters while Kavanaugh appeared for his first day of questioning before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Trump said his pick for the high court has shown “outstanding intellect” during a process that has been marked by protests by progressive activists on Capitol Hill.

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