'After reviewing Judge Jackson's record and testimony, I have concluded that she is a well-qualified jurist and a person of honor,' Romney said.
On Thursday, Jackson was confirmed as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court by a 53-47 vote. The highly shared video of Romney highlights Washington's divide.
On Monday, Romney praised Jackson as"a person of honor" and congratulated her on the anticipated confirmation. "After reviewing Judge Jackson's record and testimony, I have concluded that she is a well-qualified jurist and a person of honor. While I do not expect to agree with every decision she may make on the Court, I believe that she more than meets the standard of excellence and integrity," Romney said in a statement.voted for her confirmation; Romney of Utah and Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine.
Utah GOP Senator Mitt Romney, right, is seen in a video Thursday standing alone applauding the official confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson, left, to the Supreme Court as his GOP colleagues leave the room. Jackson was confirmed as the first Black woman appointed to the nation's high court. Above, Romney meets with Jackson on Capitol Hill on March 29, 2022.Questions have swirled over Romney's flip to siding with Jackson.
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