Dear Ms. Defago:
Thank you for contacting me regarding President Trump’s nominee to fill the Supreme Court vacancy, Judge Neil Gorsuch, and investigations into alleged connections between members of the Trump administration and the Russian government.
I have heard from a number of constituents who are concerned because of comments President Trump has made about Russia as well as allegations of contact between top administration officials and Russian officials. I am also troubled by Russian interference in our election—from the hacking of political parties to its peddling of fake news. I believe there must be a bipartisan effort to investigate both Russian interference in our elections and potential connections between this administration and Russia. I have cosponsored legislation that would create a fully independent commission to lead such an investigation.
President Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court, Neil Gorsuch, has a judicial record that is far outside the judicial mainstream. He has a history of favoring the interests of corporations over the rights of workers and their families, which affects women’s access to basic healthcare, equal protection for LGBTQ Americans, and the rights of workers to be treated fairly by their employers. I will not support a nominee who will not defend the rights of working families over Wall Street and corporate special interests.
Fair and unobstructed elections are the foundation of our democracy, and I believe a full, comprehensive account of Russian interference is essential to ensure the integrity of our democratic institutions. With so much at stake, it is more important than ever that the highest positions in our judicial branch are filled by individuals that will act in the interest of every American. I will continue to monitor this situation and I thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Sincerely,
Sherrod Brown
United States Senator
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