Controversial Architect of Trump’s Justice Purge Confirmed to Lifetime Appeals Court Seat Amidst Fierce Opposition
WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Emil J. Bove to a lifetime appointment on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit after a contentious party-line vote of 49 to 50. Bove, a close ally of President Trump and his former defense attorney, has attracted significant scrutiny due to his role at the Justice Department, particularly during the fallout from the January 6 Capitol insurrection. At 44, Bove’s nomination was marked by controversy, not over his legal philosophies but due to his involvement in removing prosecutors and FBI agents associated with the Capitol attack investigations. … Read more