If only all admins had such independent nominees! That's something to be celebrated https://t.co/JkqQBBJwGw
— Shoshana Weissmann, Sloth Committee Chair ? (@senatorshoshana) February 8, 2017
Neil Gorsuch may be Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, but that doesn’t mean the independent-minded judge won’t criticize Trump when he believes it’s warranted:
Gorsuch calls Trump's judge attack 'demoralizing' and 'disheartening' https://t.co/jmQkH3ryuI pic.twitter.com/iWTzQS3LSz
— POLITICO (@politico) February 8, 2017
More from Politico:
Donald Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court distanced himself from the president on Wednesday, calling Trump’s attacks on a federal judge “demoralizing” and “disheartening.”
Neil Gorsuch made the comments in a meeting with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, when he was asked about Trump’s attacks on Twitter and in speeches. Trump has called a federal judge who blocked his travel ban from seven Muslim-majority countries a “so-called judge.” He has also urged his followers to blame the judge and the judiciary, should there be any terrorist attack carried out by an immigrant.
A Gorsuch spokesman confirmed the comments were made in the Wednesday afternoon meeting, when he was asked about the “so-called judge” line.
Vocal Trump cheerleader Laura Ingraham, for one, isn’t thrilled by Gorsuch’s comments:
Indep Jurist or Runaway Judge? "Gorsuch says Trump's tweets abt judiciary are 'demoralizing' and 'disheartening'" https://t.co/Fylw3rMtuW
— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) February 8, 2017
Is this a terrible sign that Gorsuch desires to fit in with the elites—or a sign that he really is that clever? https://t.co/2GXOPvBeGo
— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) February 8, 2017
Judge Gorsuch's comments abt @realdonaldTrump's tweets are concerning. Judges Pryor or Hardiman know better. Doesn't bode well
— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) February 8, 2017
any federal judge would have said the same thing as Gorsuch.
— Colt Smith (@FootballExpert) February 8, 2017
Wrong. Most would refrain from commenting on the guy who just nominated him, regardless of merits. But perhaps the @nytimes will be happy https://t.co/xZbMgrMwNa
— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) February 8, 2017
And now, Ingraham herself is getting plenty of criticism over her complaints:
https://twitter.com/alwaysonoffense/status/829466772180963329
I didn't realize the Constitution had a "no criticizing Trump" clause for Gorsuch to interpret. https://t.co/YJpkeGG7DQ
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) February 8, 2017
Good point, @IngrahamAngle. It's not the place of a judge to defend independence of the judicial branch. How dare he disagree with @POTUS! https://t.co/JCtiB76yj0
— Tom Sullivan (@v12merlin) February 8, 2017
Darth Ingraham apparently concerned about Gorsuch's faith.
Judges are loyal to the Constitution, not to people. https://t.co/w1hyDCzyPi
— Crusty Gobblestein (@NathanWurtzel) February 8, 2017
"the guy who just nominated him"—so his loyalty & allegiance should now be to POTUS, not Constitution & rule of law?
— Political Nerdette (@PoliticNerdette) February 8, 2017
Not concerning he's an independent thinker which is what we want. Trump is not beyond criticism.
— Nola Tiger (@garyschex) February 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/hboulware/status/829470402338496514
so Gorsuch should just be a toady? a yes-man?
— Scott W. Hunter (@SWHesq) February 8, 2017
Heaven forbid he defy the hivemind and can think for himself. ?
— Leiterfluid (@Leiterfluid) February 8, 2017
Why? Gorsuch is a truthful man and respects the judiciary. You're a throne-sniffer.
— Mike (@sinkspur) February 8, 2017
It's a sign he's interested in being a #jurist, not a #sycophant?
— (((SusanS))) (@Schaibly) February 8, 2017
Because having an independent thought is a crime these days. The left will welcome you with open arms. https://t.co/cMDSmPtylI
— Demetrius Minor (@dminor85) February 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/hboulware/status/829468735190745089
It bodes very well. It's basically the best thing we could hope for out of a Trump nominee. https://t.co/XZD3Z8VSTX
— PoliMath (@politicalmath) February 8, 2017
If Laura Ingram doesn't like what Gorsuch is doing, then I give my full endorsement to Gorsuch. https://t.co/AklpNEqxFt
— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) February 8, 2017
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