September 27, 2020
President Donald Trump's decision to nominate judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court may have knock-on effects in the future, according to a University of Texas expert. While the present appears uncertain, the timings of the nomination and possible confirmation sets a precedent that may have consequences in the future. That's according to UT history professor Dr. Jeremi Suri, who suggested it could even backfire on Republicans at a later date.