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President Donald Trump criticizes the century-old Senate tradition of the blue slip process for judicial nominations, calling it outdated and unconstitutional, while Republicans defend it as a necessary safeguard, amid ongoing disputes over judicial appointment procedures and Senate rules.
President Trump is pushing to end the century-old Senate 'blue slip' tradition that allows home state senators to approve or object to judicial nominees, facing resistance from Senate Republicans like Chuck Grassley who defend the tradition. Trump argues the process is unconstitutional and plans to file a lawsuit, while Senate Republicans warn that abolishing it could lead to more liberal judges being confirmed, emphasizing the tradition's importance in Senate governance.