McConnell, GOP Say Trump Diagnosis Will Not Delay Supreme Court Confirmation

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) meets with Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 29, 2020. Susan Walsh/Pool via Reuters

President Donald Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis is not expected to delay the Senate confirmation process of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) told news outlets on Friday that there is no change to the Supreme Court schedule, while Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-Ky.) said the nomination is “on track” and will start on Oct. 12.