Lawyer who argued for Trump’s immunity at Supreme Court is tapped for solicitor general
SUMMARY
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dean John Sauer for the role of U.S. Solicitor General, the government’s chief advocate before the Supreme Court. Sauer, known for his recent success in arguing for presidential immunity in Trump’s favor, would lead high-stakes litigation on behalf of the federal government if confirmed by the Senate. His arguments contributed to a Supreme Court decision that halted Trump’s prosecution over alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. Trump praised Sauer as a “deeply accomplished, masterful appellate attorney” who was instrumental in a landmark victory on presidential immunity, which Trump described as crucial in defending against what he called an “unconstitutional campaign of lawfare” targeting him and his supporters. Sauer, a Harvard Law graduate and former clerk for Justice Antonin Scalia, has also argued for Trump in other high-profile cases, including a New York appeal related to a substantial fraud judgment.
