Self-identified deputy attorney general urges Republicans not to back Trump ally for attorney general

A speaker who identified themself as the deputy attorney general criticized a Trump ally being considered for U.S. attorney general, arguing that the person should remain in private practice rather than be confirmed. The speaker said the ally "is Donald Trump's lawyer" and "should stay as Donald Trump's lawyer in private practice."

The speaker alleged broader problems at the Justice Department, saying "hundreds of federal judges around the country have been denouncing the Department of Justice lawyers for lying to the court, suppressing evidence, and disobeying court orders." The speaker also asserted that the prospective appointee "decided to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers," and characterized that action as evidence of "massive lawlessness."

The remarks presented those claims as the speaker's view; the transcript does not show any named responses, supporting documents, or a formal vote on the matter. The speaker urged Republicans to choose "someone in who could actually become attorney general of The United States and champion law enforcement and the rule of law and justice in America."

The record does not include the speaker's name. The transcript identifies this person only by their own statements (they said, at different points, "I'm his lawyer," "Was his lawyer," and "now I'm the deputy attorney general"). The transcript does not provide venue details, formal motions, or corroborating evidence for the factual assertions made about judges' findings or the handling of convictions.