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Trump Cheers Elevation Of Gorsuch To Supreme Court

President Trump delivered on a campaign promise with the swearing-in of conservative Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch. He thanked Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell for making it possible.
Justice Anthony Kennedy administers the judicial oath for Judge Neil M. Gorsuch during a public swearing-in ceremony at the White House on Monday.

The newest member of the Supreme Court celebrated his swearing-in with a public ceremony in the White House Rose Garden Monday morning. Neil Gorsuch will cement the conservative five-four majority on the high court, delivering on a key campaign promise of President Trump.

"I've always

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