The Bove Bomb: Why This Confirmation Could Blow Up What’s Left of Judicial Independence
He defied court orders, buried corruption cases, and now he wants a robe for life.
The Bove Bomb: Why This Confirmation Could Blow Up What’s Left of Judicial Independence
He defied court orders, buried corruption cases, and now he wants a robe for life.
The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter #457: Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 7:20 pm CST
This Isn’t Just a Bad Nominee…It’s a Blueprint for Judicial Capture
America doesn’t fall all at once.
It falls one institution at a time.
One purge. One pardon. One prosecutor removed. One judicial nominee confirmed.
And today, the most dangerous domino staring us in the face is a name you may not have heard yet—but you need to memorize it:
Emil Bove.
He’s not just another Trump acolyte. Not just another loyalist being handed a lifetime position in a federal court.
He’s a wrecking ball dressed in a suit.
A man whose confirmation to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals could fast-track the collapse of any remaining pretense that our judiciary is independent, nonpartisan, or beholden to the Constitution instead of a king.
Let me explain why this isn’t political theater.
It’s political warfare.
The “F*** You” Doctrine: Defy Judges, Obey Trump
You want to know who Emil Bove really is?
Let’s start here: according to whistleblower reports submitted to Congress, Bove told DOJ lawyers to defy court orders they disagreed with.
And not in some legal gray area. We’re talking about federal judges issuing rulings—and Bove reportedly telling lawyers to literally say:
“F** the judge. Do it anyway.”*
Let that sink in.
This is a man who openly encouraged contempt of court. A man who, when faced with a lawful check on executive power, didn’t argue in court…he bypassed the court altogether.
He didn't care what the law said.
He didn’t care what the judge ruled.
He cared about one thing: executing Trump's will.
Does that sound like someone you want interpreting the Constitution for the rest of their natural life?
If you give this man a gavel…he’ll use it to pound the rule of law into dust.
The Adams Case: Selective Justice at Its Most Blatant
Emil Bove wasn’t just reckless with judicial process…he was also brazenly political with prosecutions.
One of the most disturbing episodes tied to Bove is the quietly dropped federal corruption investigation into New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
The public got a brief headline: "DOJ ends probe."
But behind the scenes?
A whistleblower came forward to allege that Bove intentionally shut down the case, misled Congress about his involvement, and used his position to shield political allies while going after enemies.
Think about what that means.
If the Attorney General of the United States dropped a case against a political ally and lied about it, we'd call it obstruction.
But Bove gets a promotion?
He’s not just selective in his interpretation of justice…he’s surgical. His scalpel is aimed at Democrats and critics of Trump.
He is not an impartial legal mind.
He is a political operative in robes.
DOJ Veterans: “Unfit. Unethical. Un-American.”
Let’s talk numbers.
Over 900 former DOJ attorneys…from across administrations and parties…have signed letters urging the Senate to reject Bove’s nomination.
Why?
Because he represents everything that violates the DOJ’s core values: impartiality… ethics…truth…and accountability.
Many of these professionals worked alongside Bove or under him. They know how he operated. They saw how he twisted the law to serve Trump.
If your own former colleagues say you shouldn’t be trusted with judicial authority… that’s not politics. That’s disqualification.
And yet…
Mitch McConnell is whipping votes.
JD Vance is praising him as “a strong, no-nonsense enforcer.”
And the right-wing legal movement is pouring money into think pieces and talking heads to smooth this over.
Because they know: Bove isn’t just a judge.
He’s a message.
Trump’s True Endgame: Legal Immunity by Design
You want to understand the strategy?
It’s not just about one court seat. It’s about future-proofing Trump's authoritarian project.
Here’s how:
Trump gets re-elected (or never leaves).
Federal agencies challenge his unconstitutional orders.
State attorneys general file lawsuits.
Whistleblowers come forward.
And then what?
Those lawsuits go to federal appellate courts….like the Third Circuit.
If Emil Bove is sitting on that bench…do you think whistleblowers win?
Do you think immigrant rights groups win?
Do you think a rogue DOJ official gets held accountable?
Of course not.
They’re stacking the judiciary with loyalists, not legal scholars.
With enforcers, not arbiters.
With people who already proved they’ll bend the law to serve a man—not a nation.
This isn’t about jurisprudence.
This is about immunity. About pre-rigging the legal system to neuter oversight, avoid consequences, and crush dissent before it hits the docket.
The “Protective Custody” Playbook: Echoes of the Past
If you think this sounds familiar… it should.
When Hitler came to power in 1933…one of his first moves was to issue a “Decree for the Protection of the People and the State.”
Under it, they rounded up homeless people…dissidents…political rivals…and anyone deemed mentally “unfit.”
They called it protective custody.
There were judges back then, too. Many stayed quiet. Some collaborated. And yes…some were true believers…installed specifically to rubber-stamp tyranny.
That’s what Emil Bove represents.
He's not just a man with a disturbing record…he's a systemic threat.
A judicial executioner waiting for orders.
A “yes man” in a black robe.
And the Reich didn’t need all judges to be Nazis.
They just needed enough of them to not care.
This Isn’t Hypothetical…It’s Happening
He told lawyers to ignore court orders.
He allegedly lied under oath.
He dropped corruption cases against Trump-friendly officials.
He fired January 6 prosecutors.
He demanded names of FBI agents investigating Trump.
He’s been backed by Stephen Miller’s network.
He’s on a fast track to confirmation.
This isn’t a “maybe.”
This is real…and it’s already happening.
And the minute he’s confirmed…he gets that seat for life.
No vote.
No recall.
No oversight.
A guaranteed vote in favor of fascism…every single time.
What You Can Do (And Must Do)
If this feels overwhelming, good.
That means you care.
But the power you have now is before he’s confirmed.
Because once that robe goes on…it doesn’t come off.
Here’s how to help stop it:
Call your Senators immediately (especially if you're in AZ, WV, MT, OH, GA, or PA).
Tell them to vote NO on Emil Bove’s confirmation.
Use pressure templates like the Trump EO Resistance Kit to build local momentum.
Spread the word…most people don’t even know this nomination is happening.
Share this article. Repost…email…quote…tag. Flood the feed.
Final Word: We Don't Need More Judges Like Emil Bove…We Need More Like You
Emil Bove’s confirmation is not just a procedural vote.
It’s a signal. A declaration.
That courts are now weapons.
That oversight is optional.
That truth is what the regime says it is.
And once that principle becomes normal, we lose the fight…not with guns…not with tanks…but with gavels and silence.
So don’t be silent. Don’t normalize this.
Raise hell. Speak out. Force the system to pay attention.
Because the next ruling could be about you.
Okay…that wraps this one up.
Paid subscribers…be watching for another JHN later this evening.
I be back…soon!
With you,
-Jack
Right there with you, Jo. Bove is Stephen Millers evil twin clone
ThanksJack for bringing this skeletor to the front. I have been calling my red hats since he hit my radar. It must have been a month ago, because my log says 60 calls, so that's 30 days. His confirmation is happening this week. It needs to be stopped, but I don't have much hope in Young and Banks. Just typing their names makes me nauseous. Thanks as always for your truths and action!