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I am pleased to nominate Zach West to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, a place I love! Zach has been a zealous advocate for the Constitution, Religious Liberty, and the Rule of Law as Solicitor General of Oklahoma, and as Director of Special Litigation in the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office. He clerked for Judge J. Leon Holmes of the Eastern District of Arkansas, and Judge Bobby Baldock of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Zach is a double-Sooner, graduating from the University of Oklahoma, and the University of Oklahoma College of Law. A real fighter for the Great People of Oklahoma, Zach will never let you down. Congratulations Zach! President DONALD J. TRUMP

I am pleased to announce the nomination of Judge James Crowell to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals! James is one of the best Judges on the D.C. Superior Court, and previously served as a Senior DOJ Official, and Chief of the Criminal Division in the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office. He is also a longtime Army Reservist. James will continue to protect the Public Safety of Washington, D.C.’s Residents in his new role on the DCCA. Congratulations James! President DONALD J. TRUMP

It is my Honor to nominate Matthew Schwartz to serve as Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York. Matt graduated with Honors from Princeton University and Columbia Law School, later clerking for Justice Samuel Alito on both the Supreme Court and Third Circuit Court of Appeals. A Partner at Sullivan and Cromwell, Matt has fought fiercely against Lawfare and Government Overreach, representing clients at all levels of Federal and State Judiciaries. Recognized as one of the Sharpest Lawyers in America, Matt will do an incredible job serving the people of New York in this new position. Congratulations Matt!

I am pleased to nominate Benjamin Flowers to serve as Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Ohio. Ben is a Highly Respected attorney who served as the Solicitor General of Ohio, where he represented the State before the Ohio Supreme Court, Sixth Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court. Ben successfully challenged dangerous and unlawful Policies of the Biden Administration. Ben graduated Summa Cum Laude from The Ohio State University, with High Honors from the University of Chicago Law School, and clerked for both Justice Antonin Scalia and Judge Sandra Ikuta. I am confident that Ben will fight for the Great People of Ohio, and strongly uphold the Rule of Law in his new role. Congratulations Ben!

It is my Great Honor to nominate Jeffrey Kuntz to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. As the Highly Respected Chief Judge of Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal, Jeffrey has been TOUGH and SMART, and delivered strong results for the Sunshine State. A proud graduate of Boston College, who earned his J.D. at Suffolk University Law School, Jeffrey has demonstrated his commitment to the Rule of Law throughout his career. He will always defend our Great Constitution, and put our Country, FIRST. Congratulations Jeffrey!

It is my Honor to nominate Mike Hendershot to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio! As Chief Deputy State Solicitor, Mike has strongly, and successfully, represented Ohio in Election Law cases, and challenged the Radical Left Policies of the Obama and Biden Administrations. Mike has a J.D. from University of Virginia, a B.A. from Ohio Wesleyan University, and distinguished himself as clerk for Judge Jerry Smith of the Fifth Circuit, and Justice Terrence O'Donnell of the Supreme Court of Ohio. He will be a strong Judge for The Great State of Ohio, which I love, and won big, three times. Congratulations Mike!

I am pleased to nominate Arthur "Rob" Jones to serve on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Before becoming Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Rob was a longtime Assistant U.S. Attorney in Laredo. He understands a Strong Border is a matter of National Security, and has powerfully prosecuted Criminal Illegal Immigrants, and fought tirelessly to stop the flow of Illicit Drugs into our Country. I am confident Rob will continue to put America First in his new role. Congratulations Rob!

I am pleased to nominate John Marck to serve on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. As Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, John has worked tirelessly to help us deport Criminal Illegal Immigrants, and stop the trafficking of Lethal Drugs ravaging our Communities. Throughout his distinguished career, John has demonstrated that he has the Wisdom and Courage necessary to enforce the Rule of Law, and protect the Great People of our Country. I know he will continue to deliver strong results in his new role. Congratulations John!

It is my Great Honor to nominate Anna St. John to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. A proud graduate of Columbia Law School and LSU, Anna previously clerked for Judge Rhesa Barksdale, and currently serves as President and General Counsel of the Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute and Center for Class Action Fairness. Anna has a strong record of tirelessly fighting to protect Free Speech, champion Religious Liberty, and keep men out of women's sports. Anna will make a fantastic Judge, and continue to fearlessly defend the Constitution on the Federal Bench. Congratulations Anna!

I am pleased to announce the nomination of John Shepherd to serve as Judge to the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas! John is currently a Judge on the 13th State Judicial District in El Dorado, Arkansas, after previously working as a Prosecuting Attorney for the District. He is TOUGH and SMART, graduating magna cum laude from the University of Arkansas School of Law, with a Bachelor's Degree from Rice University, where he was a terrific football player! John brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He will be a bold Advocate for Law and Order, and a tireless Champion of our Great Constitution. Congratulations John!

I am proud to announce the nomination of Chris Wolfe to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. After graduating from Baylor University and Baylor Law School, Chris spent nearly 20 years as a Prosecutor before becoming a Judge on the 213th State Judicial Court. In his new role, Chris will continue to be a fearless Champion for the incredible people of Texas. He will uphold the Constitution, ensure Law and Order, and keep our Citizens safe. Congratulations!

I am pleased to announce the nomination of Andrew Davis to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. A proud graduate of Columbia Law School and Rice University, Andrew brings tremendous experience to his new role, after delivering strong results as Chief Counsel to Senator Ted Cruz, Assistant Solicitor General of Texas, and former Law Clerk to Judges Reena Raggi and Sidney Fitzwater. As Judge, Andrew will uphold the Rule of Law, and protect the Constitutional Rights of the Great People of Texas. Congratulations Andrew!

It is my honor to nominate Justin Olson to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana! Graduating magna cum laude from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Justin previously distinguished himself at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Indianapolis and, as a litigator, has been fighting tirelessly to keep men out of women's sports. Hoosiers can trust Justin to always uphold the Rule of Law, and strongly protect their Constitutional Rights. Congratulations Justin!

I am pleased to nominate Megan Benton to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Megan earned her J.D. from the highly respected Vanderbilt University Law School, worked as a prosecutor in the Platte County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, and is currently delivering strong results for the Rule of Law as a Trial Court Judge in Platte County. The Great State of Missouri deserves a fighter like Megan who will always protect our Constitution, and ensure Liberty and Justice FOR ALL. Congratulations Megan!

I am honored to nominate Brian Lea to serve as Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee! Brian has tremendous experience, currently serving as a Deputy Associate Attorney General for the Department of Justice and, previously, as Law Clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas and Judge Ed Carnes. Brian received his J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law, and B.A. from Union University (where he was a terrific baseball player!). In his new role, Brian will boldly defend our Constitution, and prioritize LAW AND ORDER in Tennessee — HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN. Congratulations Brian!

I am pleased to announce the nomination of Aaron Peterson to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the District of Alaska. Before becoming Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Alaska Department of Law for Natural Resources, Aaron was a State Prosecutor in Anchorage for many years. He previously distinguished himself in the United States Air Force, before attending the University of Alaska in Anchorage, and then, Gonzaga University School of Law. Because he has fought to protect The Last Frontier's greatest assets, including its people, Aaron has proven he has the Wisdom and Courage to get the job done. I know that Aaron will strongly uphold our Constitution, and make the people of his incredible State proud. Congratulations Aaron!

I am proud to announce the nomination of Alexander Van Hook to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Alexander attended Centenary College of Louisiana, before attending Louisiana State University for his Juris Doctorate. As Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana and, previously, as prosecutor in that same office for more than 25 years, Alexander has proven his commitment to serving the incredible people of Louisiana, and protecting their Constitutional Rights. I have total confidence that Alexander will continue to serve his State, and our Country, with great distinction in this new role. Congratulations Alexander!

I am pleased to announce the nomination of William Crain to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. William is a proud Graduate of Louisiana State University, and has dedicated his life to serving Louisiana, a place I love, and won BIG three times. As a longtime State Court Judge and, currently, as Justice on the Louisiana Supreme Court, William has proven he has the Wisdom and Courage required to put our Constitution, FIRST. Now, more than ever, we need Judges who will hold violent criminals accountable, enforce the Rule of Law, and protect our Inalienable Rights. I trust William, who is highly qualified and respected, to continue to make his State, and our Nation, proud. Congratulations William!

It is my Great Honor to announce the nomination of David Bragdon to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. A proud graduate of UVA School of Law and Campbell University, David is currently fighting to protect Law and Order as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. He gained incredible experience clerking for United States Supreme Court Justice, Clarence Thomas, and I know he will do a TREMENDOUS job in this new position. Our Constitution will be protected, and the Rule of Law will be upheld. Congratulations David!

I am pleased to nominate Susan Courtwright Rodriguez to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. As a Magistrate Judge for the Western District of North Carolina, Susan has served the Great People of her State well and, previously, was a renowned lawyer in private practice. She received her JD from the esteemed Antonin Scalia Law School, at George Mason University, in Washington, D.C., and clerked for the Highly Respected Judge Frank Whitney. Susan's vast experience has prepared her for this new role. She will work tirelessly to restore Law and Order, and protect the Constitution. Congratulations Susan!

I am pleased to nominate Matthew Orso to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. Matthew is an America First Patriot, who has dedicated his entire career to fighting against Radical Government Overreach. The Great People of North Carolina, a State I love and won BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024, can trust Matthew to strongly uphold the Rule of Law, and protect their Constitutional Rights. Congratulations Matthew!

It is my honor to nominate Harold "Hal" Mooty as Judge for the Northern District of Alabama. Hal is one of the top Commercial Litigators in Alabama, a State that I love, and won BIG three times, in 2016, 2020, and 2024. Hal earned both his Undergraduate and Law Degrees from the University of Alabama, and has developed an incredible reputation for being tough, smart, and fiercely devoted to the Rule of Law, and our Constitution. The Great People of Alabama will have a strong Champion in Hal. Congratulations!

I am pleased to nominate Edmund LaCour as Judge for the Northern District of Alabama. As the Solicitor General, Edmund has done a terrific job representing the Great State of Alabama, especially in cases before the United States Supreme Court. Edmund earned his Law Degree from Yale University, and was a Law Clerk to Judge William Pryor. He is highly intelligent, talented, and will strongly protect the Constitution. Congratulations Edmund!

It is my honor to nominate Robert Chamberlin to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. Throughout his time as Justice on the Mississippi Supreme Court, State Trial Court Judge, and State Senator, Robert has proven his dedication to the wonderful People of Mississippi, and our Country's Heritage. He is TOUGH, SMART, and will fearlessly defend our Constitution, ensuring Liberty and Justice FOR ALL. Congratulations Robert!

I am pleased to announce the nomination of James Maxwell to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. Prior to becoming a Justice on the Mississippi Supreme Court, James did an incredible job as Judge on the Mississippi Court of Appeals and, also, Assistant U.S. Attorney. I know James will continue to make his State, and Country, proud in his new position by strongly upholding the Rule of Law, and our Constitution. Congratulations James!

I am pleased to nominate Jennifer Mascott to serve as a Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Jennifer clerked for Justice Clarence Thomas and Justice Brett Kavanaugh, where she learned much about upholding the Constitution, and safeguarding our Freedoms. Jennifer is a Highly Respected Constitutional Law Professor, served in the Department of Justice during my First Term, and currently works in the White House Counsel’s Office. The incredible people of Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey have Great Confidence in Jennifer. She will be a STRONG Judge, and protect the Rule of Law. Congratulations, Jenn!

It is my Great Honor to nominate William W. Mercer to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the District of Montana! Bill has TREMENDOUS experience, previously serving at the Department of Justice and, as United States Attorney for the District of Montana. He is STRONG and SMART, will fearlessly uphold the Rule of Law, and defend our Constitution on the Federal Bench. Congratulations Bill!

It is my Great Honor to nominate Joshua D. Dunlap, of the Great State of Maine, to serve as a Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Joshua is a seasoned litigator, with a TON of excellent experience, appearing before the First Circuit, and all levels of the Federal and State Judiciary. He is a Partner at Pierce Atwood LLP in Portland, Maine, and earned his J.D. from Notre Dame. We need more TOUGH and SMART Judges on the Federal Bench, who fearlessly defend our Constitution, and Joshua will do just do that. Congratulations Joshua!

I am pleased to nominate Ed Artau to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He is currently a Judge on Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal, previously serving as a Trial Judge on Florida’s Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court, and as General Counsel to the South Florida Water Management District. Ed has a GREAT track record of restoring LAW AND ORDER and, most importantly, Common Sense (which is, sadly, rare these days!). I know Ed will do a GREAT job for the State of Florida, and our Nation. Congratulations Ed!

I am honored to nominate Jordan E. Pratt to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Jordan is a true Legal Champion, who currently serves as a Judge on Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal. He has earnestly spent his career serving as Deputy General Counsel of the United States Small Business Administration, Senior Counsel in the Office of Legal Policy of the U.S. Department of Justice, and Deputy Solicitor General in the Florida Office of Attorney General. Jordan is tenacious, smart, and a Great American Patriot. I am confident he will do a tremendous job serving the fantastic people of Florida. Thank you Jordan, and congratulations!

It is my honor to nominate John Guard to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida! John has passionately served the Great State of Florida, as the State’s Chief Deputy Attorney General, and as Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida. John is extremely talented, earning his B.A. from Florida State University, and his J.D, Summa Cum Laude, from Tulane University School of Law. The role of a Judge has NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANT than it is today, and John will make this Country proud. Congratulations John!

I am pleased to announce the nomination of Anne-Leigh Gaylord Moe to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Anne-Leigh has fiercely advocated for Sunshine State residents as a Judge on Florida’s Second District Court of Appeals, and as Trial Judge on Florida’s Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court. Anne-Leigh will prioritize LAW AND ORDER unlike other activist Judges who put the safety of Illegal Criminals over the safety of AMERICANS. Congratulations Anne-Leigh!Â

I am pleased to announce the nomination of Kyle Dudek to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Kyle earned his J.D., Magna Cum Laude, from the Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University, and devoutly served as a Law Clerk for many esteemed Judges. Kyle will uphold the Rule of Law in the Great State of Florida, where men do not play in Women’s Sports, Illegals Criminals are found and deported, and Tough on Crime Policies are championed. Thank you Kyle!

I am proud to nominate Edward Aloysius O’Connell to serve as Associate Judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Eddie will help fix Violent Crime in the City by restoring the RULE OF LAW to Washington, D.C. Eddie served for nearly two decades as a Tough on Crime Prosecutor for the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, where he prosecuted many Horrific Crimes, including Homicides, Domestic Violence, Organized Crime, Narcotics Offenses, and more. D.C. could, and should, be a wonderful place, if political hacks would stop making such terrible decisions. I know Eddie will help make everyone much safer. Congratulations Eddie!

I am pleased to nominate Cristian Stevens, a Great Patriot, to serve on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Cristian is currently a Judge on the Missouri Court of Appeals, previously serving as First Assistant Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General of the Criminal Division of the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, and also as Assistant U.S. Attorney in St. Louis, taking on Violent Criminals, and protecting the Rule of Law. Missouri will be very safe with Cristian in the District Court. Thank you Cristian, and congratulations!

I am honored to nominate Maria Lanahan to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Maria is a true Patriot, who currently serves as the Principal Deputy Solicitor General in Missouri, handling many High Stakes Cases. Maria has degrees from Gonzaga (where, I am told, she was also an incredible Athlete!), and the University of Chicago, one of the best Law Schools in the World. Maria is a very Smart and Talented Lawyer, and will do GREAT work in this new role. Congratulations Maria!

I am proud to announce my nomination of Zachary Bluestone to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Zack is a True Legal Warrior. He is currently Appellate Chief and Violent Crimes Prosecutor in the United States Attorney’s Office in St. Louis, and has spent his career putting terrible, violent Criminals behind bars, and defending our Constitution. Zack is a former Deputy Solicitor General, with degrees from Georgetown, Oxford, and Harvard. He is tough, smart, and LOVES our Great Country. I know Zack will be a phenomenal Judge dedicated to Law and Order. Congratulations Zack!

It is my honor to nominate Joshua Divine to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri. Joshua has devoutly served the Great State of Missouri, as the State’s Solicitor General and, previously, as Chief Counsel to Senator Josh Hawley, a true Patriot. A former Clerk to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, Joshua knows what is required to protect the Rule of Law and Constitutional Rights for the Great People of Missouri. We must have Constitutionalist Judges now, more than EVER BEFORE. Congratulations Joshua!

I am pleased to announce the nomination of Whitney Hermandorfer to serve as a Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Whitney has been serving the Great People of Tennessee, in the Attorney General’s Office, where she has strongly litigated in Court to protect Citizens from Federal Government Overreach. A former Co-Captain of the Princeton University Women’s Basketball Team, Whitney is a staunch defender of Girls’ and Women’s Sports. She has a long history of working for Judges and Justices who respect the RULE OF LAW, and protect our Constitution, including Justice Samuel Alito and two fine Supreme Court Justices I appointed in my First Term. Whitney is a Fighter who will inspire confidence in our Legal System. Thank you Whitney!