Amy Coney Barrett Says She’s Open To Recusal, Won’t Be Influenced By President Trump

Amy Coney Barrett says she’s open to recusal and won’t be influenced by President Trump

Responding to concerns from some Democrats, Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett told senators during Tuesday’s confirmation hearing that she won’t be influenced by President Trump and is open to recusing herself from cases related to the president if the law requires.... [+]

“I can’t offer an opinion on recusal without short-circuiting the entire process,” Barrett said in response to specific questions about election cases, adding it’s not a question she can answer “in the abstract.”

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