Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump repeatedly boasted to journalist Bob Woodward about the number of judges he has appointed to the federal bench during several of their interviews for "Rage." CNN has obtained new audio from Woodward's 18 interviews with Trump related to the courts, including interview excerpts that were not included in the book. The interviews show how Trump understands the importance of the judiciary to McConnell's worldview -- and that their record on judicial appointments will be a significant part of his own presidential history. His judges," Trump told Woodward in December 2019. Trump has pledged to quickly name a replacement for the 87-year-old liberal jurist, and McConnell has vowed to move forward with a Senate vote.

Source: CNN September 21, 2020 00:00 UTC