Trump Taps Chad Meredith: The Kentucky Lawyer Joe Biden Withdrew

Jun 19, 2025 Khushi Kumari

President Trump nominates Chad Meredith, former Kentucky solicitor general, for a federal district judgeship in Eastern Kentucky

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Meredith was previously nearly nominated by President Biden in 2022, but a blue‑slip block by Senator Rand Paul halted the process

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Known for his staunch anti‑abortion stance, Meredith defended Kentucky’s restrictive abortion laws in court

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Senator Mitch McConnell praised Meredith as “highly experienced,” and Trump called him a “courageous Patriot”

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Sen. Rand Paul’s previous “secret deal” complaint may resurface, potentially stalling today’s nomination under the blue‑slip rule

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Civil‑rights groups voiced concern over Meredith’s judicial philosophy, citing his anti‑abortion record as problematic

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