‘He’s The Man For The Job’: Trump Nominee Todd Butler Gets Strong Endorsement For US Appeals Court

Republican Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith have voiced strong support for President Donald Trump's judicial nominee G. Todd Butler during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Mississippi senators urged lawmakers to confirm Butler to the powerful US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Wicker highlighted Butler's academic achievements, extensive litigation experience and previous work as a clerk for the very judge he has been nominated to succeed. Hyde-Smith praised his expertise in appellate, constitutional and employment law, noting his experience in more than 300 cases and appearances before the US Supreme Court.