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July 29, 2025

Third Whistleblower Claims Emil Bove Lied During Senate Confirmation Last Month
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A third whistleblower has stepped forward with evidence that federal
judicial nominee Emil Bove lied to senators during his confirmation
hearing last month. Staff for Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck
Grassley met Monday with lawyers for the whistleblower. This follows two
prior whistleblower complaints alleging that while serving as a senior
Justice Department official, Bove ordered subordinates to ignore
judicial orders that undermine Trump's agenda. Despite those complaints,
North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis said Monday his "yes" vote
remains unchanged, likely giving Bove enough support for his
confirmation. Bove is Donald Trump's former personal criminal defense
attorney, nominated to a lifetime appointment on the 3rd U.S. Circuit
Court of Appeals.


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