PhotoWASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday defended President Trump’s personal attack on the federal judge who blocked his travel ban on seven predominately Muslim countries, saying that the president’s remarks did not risk undermining the bedrock principle of the separation of powers. VideoBut other Republicans said Mr. Trump’s attack was inappropriate. Speaking on “Fox News Sunday,” Mr. Pence said the administration would continue to “use all legal means at our disposal to stay that order.” He framed the issue as a matter of national security. PhotoDemocrats were less restrained and said the issue would color the battle over the nomination of Judge Neil M. Gorsuch, Mr. Trump’s choice for the Supreme Court. “He attacked Judge Curiel during the course of his campaign on the Trump University case.

Source: New York Times February 05, 2017 17:26 UTC