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On the recordJuly 17, 2025
He led this administration's embarrassing efforts to strike a corrupt bargain with New York City Mayor Eric Adams and he's been trailed by a history of complaints long predating his affiliation with President Trump about his temperament, poor judgment and lack of candor before the court.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin expressed concerns about Bove's qualifications for a lifetime appointment to the federal bench.

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