Trump plays coy on Barrett pick for Supreme Court

Republicans are expecting President Donald Trump to anunce Saturday that he is minating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court as he aims to put a historic stamp on high court just weeks before election.

president played coy upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland Friday after holding campaign events in Florida and Georgia.

"Well, I'll be anuncing it tomorrow. decision, and I've made it in my own mind. Yes, I have. And I'll be anuncing decision tomorrow," he said.

Conservative groups and congressional allies are laying groundwork for a swift confirmation process for Barrett, even before Trump makes selection official in a Rose Garden ceremony Saturday evening.

"Look, y're all great," president said about list of possible minees.

"y could be any one of m could be actually any one on list. y're outstanding. But I'll be anuncing tomorrow at White House."

y, like president, are wasting little time moving to replace late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, organizing multimillion-dollar ad campaigns and marshalling supporters both to confirm pick and to boost Trump to a second term.

For days, White House officials have indicated to congressional Republicans and outside allies that Barrett is Trump's pick, but Trump aides have offered official word as y try to maintain some suspense before official anuncement.

likely shift in court’s makeup - from Ginsburg, a liberal icon, to an outspoken conservative - would be sharpest ideological swing since Clarence Thomas replaced Justice Thurgood Marshall nearly three decades ago.

For Trump, it will provide a much-needed political assist as he tries to fire up his base. For conservatives, it will mark a long-sought payoff for ir at-times uncomfortable embrace of Trump. And for Democrats, it will be ar moment of reckoning, with ir party locked in a bitter battle to retake White House and Senate.

Senate Republicans are readying for confirmation hearings in two weeks, with a vote in full chamber w expected before Election Day. Democrats are essentially powerless to block votes.