US EditionTrump Nominates Chad Meredith for Federal Judge Seat
- On June 18, 2025, President Donald Trump announced on social media his intent to nominate Chad Meredith for a federal judgeship in Kentucky’s Eastern District.
- Meredith's previous nomination in 2022 fell through mainly due to opposition linked to his defense of anti-abortion laws and involvement in controversial pardons under former Governor Matt Bevin.
- Meredith held the position of Kentucky’s top appellate lawyer between 2019 and 2021 and previously worked as deputy general counsel for Governor Bevin, during which time he championed conservative causes and opposed COVID-19 restrictions.
- Senator Rand Paul, who formerly blocked Meredith's 2022 nomination, now supports him and has recommended him to the White House alongside Senator Mitch McConnell, who praised Meredith's qualifications.
- The nomination renewal faces mixed reactions with Republican leaders endorsing Meredith's legal record, while Democrats criticize his role in pardons and conservative stances, leaving the seat unfilled.
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Chad Meredith's Judicial Nomination: Unopposed and Contentious
President Donald Trump has nominated Chad Meredith for a federal judgeship in Kentucky, facing no opposition from Sen. Rand Paul, who previously blocked the nomination. Meredith's nomination is contentious due to his anti-abortion stance, prompting criticism from Democrats and rights groups. The Senate confirmation is now anticipated.
Trump Taps Kentucky Lawyer for Judgeship 3 Years After Biden Scrapped Nomination Plans
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he will nominate Chad Meredith, a former Kentucky solicitor general, to serve as a judge on the District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Trump announced his intent to nominate Meredith to the federal judgeship position in a statement on Truth Social, calling it a “great honor.” “Chad is highly experienced and well qualified, previously serving as the Solicitor General of the Commonwealth …
Trump nominates Leitchfield native for federal judgeship - WNKY News 40 Television
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he plans to tap Chad Meredith, a former state solicitor general in Kentucky, for a federal judgeship in the state — and this time, he is facing no objections from Sen. Rand Paul, who opposed his nomination three years ago. Meredith was the starring player in a bit of judicial nominations drama in the previous administration, when then-President Joe Biden had agreed to nominate Meredith, who was enthu…
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