Trump names Kavanaugh to SC

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump yesterday nominated conservative judge Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court, a decision likely to cement a rightward tilt on the top judicial body with momentous implications for American society.

Trump's decision stands to be among the most consequential of his presidency, as he seeks to shape the high court to his conservative leanings for decades to come. With Kavanaugh a mere 53 years old, he could serve for a generation or more.

"Judge Kavanaugh has impeccable credentials, unsurpassed qualifications, and a proven commitment to equal justice under the law," Trump said as he introduced his nominee in a prime-time address from the White House, praising him as "one of the finest and sharpest legal minds of our time."

AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE US Judge Brett Kavanaugh speaks after being nominated by US President Donald Trump to the Supreme Court, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC.