Why Trump is railing against the Senate's blue slip tradition for nominees
Why Trump is railing against the Senate's blue slip tradition for nominees
President Donald Trump says the Senate’s century-old tradition of allowing home state senators to sign off on some federal judge and U_S_ attorney nominees is “old and outdated.”
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate in its central claim that Trump criticized the blue slip tradition. The bias is moderate, presenting Trump's view without extensive counter-arguments or context regarding the tradition's purpose and impact.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: President Donald Trump says the Senate’s century-old tradition of allowing home state senators to sign off on some federal judge and U_S_ attorney nominees is “old and outdated.”
- Verification Source #3: Trump called on Grassley to scrap the “blue slip” tradition “IMMEDIATELY, and not later.”
- Verification Source #5: Grassley holds firm on Senate's 'blue slip' policy despite Trump's criticism
- Assessment: Supported. Multiple sources confirm Trump's criticism of the blue slip tradition.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 3: Trump tells Sen. Chuck Grassley to 'step up,' get rid of 'ridiculous ...
- Source 5: Grassley holds firm on Senate's 'blue slip' policy despite Trump's criticism