Trump Taps Former Defense Lawyer Emil Bove for Federal Appeals Court

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Trump Taps Former Defense Lawyer Emil Bove for Federal Appeals Court

 

President Donald Trump has nominated his onetime personal defense attorney, Emil Bove, to a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The announcement, made Wednesday, marks another move by Trump to place loyal allies in key judicial positions as he continues to assert influence over the federal judiciary.

 

“Emil is SMART, TOUGH, and respected by everyone,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. The president praised Bove's commitment to conservative ideals, stating, “He will end the Weaponization of Justice, restore the Rule of Law, and do anything else that is necessary to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.” Trump concluded his message with a strong endorsement, adding, “Emil Bove will never let you down!”

 

Bove, a seasoned attorney with a strong prosecutorial background, previously held a top role in the Department of Justice during Trump’s second term, where he served as the department’s third-ranking official. His tenure at the DOJ was marked by several controversial episodes, including a push to dismiss charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. That effort reflected broader tensions within the department between Trump-aligned officials and long-serving career prosecutors.

 

Before his tenure at the Justice Department, Bove gained national attention as part of Trump’s legal team. He represented the former president in some of his most politically and legally sensitive cases, including the investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents after leaving office. Bove also played a central role in defending Trump during proceedings related to the former president's attempts to overturn the 2020 election — a case brought forward by special counsel Jack Smith.

 

Trump's decision to nominate Bove appears to align with his broader strategy of reshaping the judiciary with loyalists who embrace his vision of executive power and judicial conservatism. If confirmed, Bove would join one of the nation’s most influential federal appellate courts, which hears cases that often set precedents on constitutional issues, civil rights, and federal policy.

 

Bove’s nomination is expected to draw sharp scrutiny and possible resistance in the Senate, especially from Democrats who have expressed concern over Trump’s judicial appointments in the past. Critics are likely to focus on Bove’s involvement in efforts to roll back legal actions against prominent Democrats and his deep personal ties to Trump.

 

Still, Trump remains steadfast in his support. In nominating Bove, he signaled once again his intent to surround himself with figures who have demonstrated unwavering loyalty and who are willing to carry forward his agenda from the bench.

 

The nomination sets the stage for a potentially contentious confirmation process, as Bove’s legal past and partisan associations come under public examination. But for Trump and his supporters, Bove represents more than a judicial nominee — he is a trusted ally poised to influence the legal landscape in a way that aligns with the former president’s ambitions.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Axios  2025-05-30

 

 

[Paul Henry]

Is this draining the swamp? He is not even a judge.

[thaipo7]

1.  He does not have to be a judge.

 

2.  Trump is doing this to keep the swamp at bay.  You have the Democrats placing these radical leftist judges in these positions and Trump is trying to off set this with someone who is not corrupt or radical.  The Democrats have taken over the Judicial to rule against everything Trump wants.