No Supreme Court justice had ever been confirmed so close to a presidential election. In contrast to the White House event last month, more people wore masks and seats were spread out to ensure social distancing. Conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, wearing his judicial black robes, administered one of the two oaths of office that justices have to take. U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he poses with U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett on a White House balcony after she was sworn in to serve as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 26, 2020. [Reuters, Tom Brenner]After the ceremony, Trump and Barrett waved to applauding guests from the White House balcony.

Source: Standard Digital October 27, 2020 05:46 UTC