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As a candidate in 2016, Mr. Trump recognized how much Republicans cared about the courts and strove to ingratiate himself with the base of the party by promising to appoint conservatives to the bench.
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As candidate in 2016 Mr Trump recognized how much Republicans cared about courts strove to ingratiate himself with party base by promising to appoint conservatives to bench
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Claim Maker
Jeffrey Toobin
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Opinion Article
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{
    "year": 2016,
    "person": "Donald Trump"
}
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February 20, 2026 at 12:02 AM (1 month ago)
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February 20, 2026 at 12:02 AM (1 month ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/16/opinion/alternative-federalist-society.html

Jeffrey Toobin analyzes the Federalist Society's influence on the Supreme Court and the American Constitution Society's efforts to counter it. The article discusses the impact of judicial appointments and the differing approaches to constitutional interpretation. It highlights the challenges faced by liberals in developing a compelling alternative to originalism.

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