Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow has thrown his weight behind former President Donald Trump’s suggestion to nominate Senator Ted Cruz to the Supreme Court, expressing frustration with traditional judicial appointments that he believes have failed conservative expectations.
Speaking on “The Alex Marlow Show,” the host addressed Trump’s recent suggestion regarding the Texas senator and current Senate Judiciary Committee member, calling it “a great idea” in the wake of what he views as disappointing Supreme Court decisions from Trump-appointed justices.
Marlow’s comments reflect a growing sentiment among some conservative commentators who have become disillusioned with the traditional path of appointing judges with lengthy judicial records to the nation’s highest court. The frustration stems from several high-profile cases where Trump-appointed justices have ruled in ways that disappointed conservative activists and political figures.
Breaking From Traditional Judicial Appointments
“I no longer want to go and get judges and appoint them to the Supreme Court because they’ve just let us down consistently,” Marlow stated during his broadcast, according to Breitbart. His remarks signal a potential shift in thinking among some conservatives about the criteria for Supreme Court nominations.
The suggestion to appoint Cruz, who served as Solicitor General of Texas before his election to the Senate in 2012, represents a departure from recent nomination patterns. While Cruz has extensive legal experience—including arguing cases before the Supreme Court—he has never served as a federal judge, which has become the typical prerequisite for modern Supreme Court appointments.
Cruz graduated from Harvard Law School and clerked for Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist. His legal background includes work on high-profile cases involving constitutional law, gun rights, and religious liberty issues. However, his primary career has been in elected politics rather than the judiciary.
Conservative Frustration With Trump Appointees
Marlow’s comments tap into broader conservative disappointment with some decisions from Trump’s three Supreme Court appointees: Justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett. While all three voted to overturn Roe v. Wade in the landmark Dobbs decision, they have occasionally sided with liberal justices on other matters, frustrating some conservatives who expected more consistent alignment with their policy preferences.
The idea of appointing a sitting politician to the Supreme Court is not unprecedented in American history, though it has become increasingly rare in modern times. Former Chief Justice Earl Warren served as Governor of California before his appointment in 1953, and several other justices throughout history came directly from political office rather than the federal bench.
Cruz’s Potential Appeal to Conservatives
From a conservative perspective, Cruz’s appeal as a potential Supreme Court nominee would likely rest on his established record as one of the Senate’s most conservative members and his willingness to take controversial stands on constitutional issues. His supporters point to his consistent positions on issues including gun rights, religious liberty, and limited government as evidence of predictable judicial philosophy.
Cruz has built a reputation as a constitutional originalist who frequently invokes the Founding Fathers’ intent in his political arguments. His legal writings and speeches have consistently emphasized strict construction of the Constitution and skepticism toward expansive interpretations of federal power.
However, the appointment of a sitting senator to the Supreme Court would likely face significant political hurdles, including confirmation battles that could prove even more contentious than recent Supreme Court nominations given Cruz’s high-profile political career and polarizing reputation.
The Marlow Show’s Influence
Marlow’s show broadcasts coast to coast on weekdays from noon to 1 p.m. Eastern on the Salem Radio Network stations, also airing at 9 p.m. Eastern on the Salem TV news channel. The podcast version releases weekdays at 9 p.m. Eastern on multiple platforms including YouTube, Rumble, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, giving his commentary significant reach within conservative media circles.
As Breitbart’s Editor-in-Chief, Marlow holds considerable influence in conservative media and his endorsement of Trump’s suggestion adds weight to what might otherwise be dismissed as a passing political comment. Whether Trump seriously pursues this idea or whether it remains hypothetical speculation will likely depend on future political circumstances, including the composition of the Senate and the timing of any Supreme Court vacancies.
The discussion highlights ongoing debates within conservative circles about the best strategy for shaping the federal judiciary and ensuring that appointed justices remain faithful to conservative legal principles throughout their tenure on the bench.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2026/10/31/marlow-trump-suggests-ted-cruz-for-scotus-its-a-great-idea/