Major vote happening Thursday that is flying under the radar. Trump has nominated his criminal defense lawyer, Emil Bove, to be a judge.

The claim can be broken down into two main components: first, that a major vote is happening Thursday that is not widely noticed, and second, that Trump has nominated Emil Bove, his criminal defense lawyer, to be a judge. Evidence confirms that Emil Bove was indeed Trump's criminal defense lawyer during his criminal prosecutions and subsequently became a high-ranking Justice Department official. Trump nominated Bove to serve as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, which covers Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

This nomination is subject to Senate confirmation, with hearings held in late June 2025 and committee votes expected shortly thereafter. Multiple sources indicate that the confirmation vote is imminent and significant but has not received widespread public attention, supporting the notion of it 'flying under the radar. ' The nomination has been controversial due to Bove's role in DOJ internal communications allegedly encouraging defiance of court orders, which has drawn scrutiny during his confirmation process.

However, the core factual claim about the nomination and upcoming vote is accurate. The nuance lies in the political and legal controversy surrounding Bove's tenure at DOJ and his loyalty to Trump, which some sources emphasize but does not negate the factual basis of the nomination and pending vote.