Trump: ‘Kavanaugh showed America exactly why I nominated him’

Published September 27, 2018 11:13pm ET



President Trump said Thursday evening at the conclusion of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing on sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh that his endorsement of the federal judge still stands.

“Judge Kavanaugh showed America exactly why I nominated him. His testimony was powerful, honest, and riveting. Democrats’ search and destroy strategy is disgraceful and this process has been a total sham and effort to delay, obstruct, and resist. The Senate must vote!” Trump tweeted minutes after the Capitol Hill hearing concluded.

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