Emil Bove, a former Trump defense attorney and current DOJ official, has come under fire after being nominated by Donald Trump for a lifetime seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. In a scathing letter to the Senate, a group of former federal prosecutors denounced Bove as the “worst conceivable nominee,” accusing him of disregarding the Constitution and prioritizing Trump’s political agenda. Critics cite his role in controversial DOJ actions, including firing Jan. 6 prosecutors and pushing mass deportation efforts. Allegations surfaced that Bove encouraged defiance of court orders, which he denied in his confirmation hearing. Despite backlash, the White House maintains Bove is highly qualified.