Trump plans White House celebration for Amy Coney Barrett as Senate takes up nomination

WASHINGTON - The White House on Monday planned a celebration to mark the Republican Senate's expected confirmation of President Donald Trump's conservative nominee Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, a month after a similar event was linked to a Covid-19 outbreak that infected the President, among others.

The Sept 26 Rose Garden ceremony at which Mr Trump officially named Ms Barrett to replace the late liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg preceded a wave of Covid-19 cases among top Republicans including Mr Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. The President spent three days hospitalised receiving Covid-19 treatment.

No nominee to the Supreme Court has ever been confirmed by the Senate this close to a presidential election. Ms Barrett's confirmation would give Mr Trump - who has been touting his appointment of her at campaign rallies to the cheers of his supporters - a major political victory eight days before the election.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said Mr Pence"reportedly intends to come" to the Senate chamber to preside over the final vote, and blasted the Vice-President for being willing to put"the health of everyone who works in this building at risk".

great. no masks required i assume? 😩🤦🏻‍♀️

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