Emil Bove Archives

July 30, 2025
International
World

Trump’s judge pick: US President’s ex-defence lawyer approved for court of appeal; whistleblower claims denied

Emil Bove, who defended Donald Trump in three out of four criminal cases after the US president’s first term, has been confirmed by the US Senate for a lifetime seat on a federal appeals court. In one of the narrowest votes of recent times, the Senate approved Bove’s appointment to the US Court of Appeals […]

June 26, 2025
International
World

‘I stand for what I believe’: Trump’s judicial nominee denies advising lawyers to ignore court orders; amid whistleblower complaint

US President Donald Trump’s nominated federal court Judge on Wednesday had denied that he told the justice department attorneys to ignore court orders. Emil Bove told the Senate Judiciary committee that he has been inaccurately portrayed as Trump’s “henchman” and “enforcer” at the department and added that he is someone who takes a stand for […]