Top Diplomat in Trump Admin Leaving State Dept

“In fact, somebody said, ‘Would you ever appoint him to the United States Supreme Court?’ Because he’s a brilliant lawyer, Ted. I said, ‘Well, he’s the only one I can think of that’s going to get 100 votes,’” Trump said, per the Washington Examiner.

“All Republicans will vote for him, all Democrats will vote for him, because they want to get him the h*** out of the Senate,” Trump said, drawing laughter from those in the Oval.

“If I was having a hard time with getting the votes, I would appoint Ted Cruz. I’d get 100%, guaranteed,” the president added.