The battle over America’s judiciary is heating up, and Chuck Schumer isn’t even trying to hide it. As President Trump gears up for another term, Democrats are scrambling to push through as many of President Biden’s judicial nominees as possible. Why the rush? Simple: They know what’s coming—a judiciary that might actually read the Constitution as it was written. Imagine that!
In his first term, President Trump appointed an impressive 234 federal judges, reshaping the judicial landscape in just four years. That includes three Supreme Court justices and 54 appellate judges. Now, with Trump poised to retake the White House, Schumer is pulling out all the stops to secure a liberal bench before the clock runs out.
Schumer’s desperation is almost comical. Biden’s already appointed 218 federal judges during his term, but apparently, that’s just not enough. The Senate Majority Leader has been burning the midnight oil, cutting deals, and working overtime to confirm as many judges as he can before Trump is back in the driver’s seat.
A Fast-Tracked Agenda
In late November, Schumer vowed to prioritize judicial confirmations, promising his fellow Democrats that the Senate would “keep prioritizing judicial and administrative confirmations this week, this month, and for the rest of this year.” Translation: Get every left-leaning judge onto the bench while we still can.
As of late November, 15 Biden nominees were still pending, with 45 federal court vacancies remaining. Schumer even managed to strike a late-night deal with Senate Republicans, fast-tracking nine district court nominees. On December 3, two of them were already confirmed, with seven more expected to sail through.
But don’t think Schumer’s deal didn’t come with some sacrifices. In exchange for Republican cooperation, he agreed to hold off on votes for two federal appeals court nominees and acknowledged that two others face such steep opposition that they’ll likely never see the light of day. That leaves those critical seats open for Trump to fill—a small victory for Second Amendment advocates.
Why It Matters for Gun Owners
Let’s cut to the chase. The fight over judicial appointments isn’t just political theater; it has real consequences for your Second Amendment rights. Judges appointed by Democrats tend to interpret the Constitution like it’s some sort of suggestion, twisting its words to fit their agendas. In contrast, Republican-appointed judges have a track record of upholding the original intent of the Founders.
Take the 2022 Supreme Court decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, for example. This landmark ruling established a clear standard for evaluating Second Amendment cases, one rooted in history and tradition. Republican-appointed judges have been far more consistent in applying this standard, while their liberal counterparts seem to think “shall not be infringed” comes with an asterisk.
With Trump’s return, the opportunity to appoint more judges who respect the Constitution is within reach. And make no mistake—this is a critical battlefront for gun owners. A judiciary packed with Biden’s left-leaning nominees could spell disaster for our rights.
Trump’s Call to Action
President Trump isn’t sitting idly by while Schumer tries to stack the deck. He’s calling on Senate Republicans to hold the line and block Biden’s nominees wherever possible.
“The Democrats are trying to stack the Courts with Radical Left Judges on their way out the door,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Republican Senators need to Show Up and Hold the Line—No more Judges confirmed before Inauguration Day!”
And he’s right. If Republicans can hold firm, Trump will have the chance to fill key vacancies once the new Congressional session begins. With a Republican-controlled Senate, the odds of confirming conservative judges will be significantly higher.
A Familiar Tactic
Let’s not forget, this isn’t the first time an outgoing administration has tried to ram through judicial appointments during a lame-duck session. President Trump himself had 18 judicial nominees confirmed at the end of his first term. But here’s the difference: Trump’s appointments were about restoring constitutional balance, not rewriting the rules.
Schumer’s rush to confirm Biden’s nominees isn’t about fairness or balance. It’s a last-ditch effort to lock in an activist judiciary that will undermine the Second Amendment at every turn.
The Path Forward
With Republicans taking back the Senate majority in January, the tides are about to shift. President Trump will have four years to appoint judges who respect the rule of law and the rights of law-abiding Americans. That’s bad news for Schumer and his cronies, but it’s great news for anyone who values freedom.
The judiciary is one of the most critical battlegrounds in the fight to protect our Second Amendment rights. It’s time for Republicans to dig in, hold the line, and ensure that the courts remain a stronghold for liberty—not a tool for progressive overreach.
So, buckle up, folks. The next few months are going to be a wild ride. But one thing is certain: The Second Amendment isn’t going down without a fight.
