Trump Nominates Jesus Osete for Federal Judgeship in Western Missouri
Trump names Justice Department civil rights official Jesus Osete to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, citing backing from the state's two senators.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump nominated Jesus Osete, a senior Justice Department official, to serve as a federal judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “I am pleased to nominate Jesus Osete to serve as Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Jesus is the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, where he has done tremendous work for our Administration. Previously, Jesus served as General Counsel to the Missouri Secretary of State, and both Deputy Attorney General and Deputy Solicitor General in the Office of the Missouri Attorney General. He clerked for Judge Bobby Shepherd of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, and Chief Justice Zel Fischer of the Supreme Court of Missouri. Jesus received his Law Degree from Washington University — St. Louis, and his Undergraduate Degree from the University of Arizona. Jesus has the strong recommendation and support of Senator Eric Schmitt and Senator Josh Hawley. He will always be a strong Defender of the Constitution. Congratulations Jesus! Trump” on August 20, 2026 at 1:01 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 5th message released today, and the last post was 3 hours ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 35 of his 561 posts over the last 30 days classified as Legal posts.
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Jesus Osete posed at WASHINGTON D.C. on 08/20/2026.
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Osete serves as Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, according to the post. He previously served as General Counsel to the Missouri Secretary of State and as both Deputy Attorney General and Deputy Solicitor General in the Office of the Missouri Attorney General. Osete clerked for Judge Bobby Shepherd of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and for Chief Justice Zel Fischer of the Supreme Court of Missouri, according to the post.Eric Schmitt, a Republican U.S. senator from Missouri, backs the nomination alongside Senator Josh Hawley, Trump wrote in the post.
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