Utah Sen. Mike Lee's Office Says President Trump Interviewed Him for the Supreme Court

President Donald Trump has spoken with Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah as he considers options for a Supreme Court opening.

The telephone call was first reported by the Deseret News. Lee spokesman Conn Carroll confirmed that the two spoke Monday while Lee was in Utah.

Lee’s office characterized the conversation as an interview. Asked about the call, White House spokesman Raj Shah said: “Yesterday, the President spoke on the phone with Sen. Mike Lee.”

Lee is the only lawmaker on Trump’s list of 25 candidates to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy, though he has not been viewed as a top contender.

Trump has said he will announce his pick for the court on July 9.