Trump Nominates Former Kavanaugh Clerk for U.S. Appeals Court Seat

In a significant move, U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Assistant U.S. Attorney Rebecca Taibleson to fill a vacancy on the Chicago-based 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. This nomination adds to Trump's efforts to shape the judiciary during his tenure.

Taibleson, who previously testified in support of her former boss Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his Supreme Court confirmation, has extensive experience having clerked for both Kavanaugh and the late Justice Antonin Scalia. Her legal career also includes time at the prestigious law firm Kirkland & Ellis and the U.S. Department of Justice.

This nomination is part of a larger strategy by Trump to influence the judiciary with more conservative appointees. With her background, Taibleson represents a continuation of Trump's judicial legacy, having nominated numerous conservatives to high-profile judicial positions.

(With inputs from agencies.)