US EditionTrump’s Latest Judicial Pick Is Someone that Joe Biden Almost Nominated
- Donald Trump announced his intention on Wednesday to nominate Chad Meredith, a former Kentucky solicitor general, for a federal judgeship in Kentucky.
- Meredith’s nomination follows earlier controversy during Biden’s administration, when Biden reportedly agreed to nominate him but withdrew amid opposition and a failed secret deal involving Senator McConnell and Senator Rand Paul.
- Meredith, known for his defense of Kentucky’s anti-abortion legislation, previously held the role of chief deputy general counsel under ex-Governor Matt Bevin, while opponents like Lena Zwarensteyn have expressed concern over his nomination due to his history opposing abortion rights.
- Trump described Meredith as highly capable and well prepared, calling him a brave patriot familiar with the responsibilities of defending the Constitution and maintaining legal integrity, while McConnell commended Trump’s nomination as an excellent decision.
- The renewed nomination could reignite a contentious confirmation battle, as Meredith’s prior blocked status and conservative stance continue to draw significant concern from abortion rights groups and some senators.
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One of President Donald Trump's judicial nominees reportedly pushed for his elevation to the federal bench after issuing a ruling that benefited Trump.That's according to a Friday article in Politico, which reported that Ed Artau – who Trump nominated to the Southern District of Florida in May – was assured by higher-ups in the Trump administration that he would get a lifetime appointment to the federal judiciary after he sided with Trump in his…
President Donald Trump said he plans to appoint Chad Meredith, former Attorney General of the state of Kentucky, to a position of federal judge in the state, and this time he faces no objections from Senator Rand Paul, who opposed his nomination three years ago. Meredith had a stir over judicial nominations during the previous administration, when then President Joe Biden agreed to nominate her, who had the enthusiastic support of Senator Mitch …
Biden's Leadership Failures: Indecision Hampers Nomination Process - Real News Now
The former President Donald Trump has announced his intentions to nominate Chad Meredith, a former attorney general from Kentucky, to a federal judge position in the state. Notably, this time, Senator Rand Paul who had previously expressed reservation over Meredith’s nomination three years ago, does not oppose the nomination. In a theatrical switch during Biden’s term, the then-president Joe Biden had also considered nominating Meredith, who had…
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