NASHVILLE, TN—United States Senator Bill Hagerty has expressed his support for President Donald Trump’s nominees for U.S. Attorney positions in Tennessee. Braden Boucek has been nominated to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, while Mike Dunavant is nominated for the Western District.
Senator Hagerty praised both nominations, stating, “I applaud President Trump for his strong nominee to be U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, Mike Dunavant.” He added that during Trump’s first administration, Dunavant provided exemplary service to Memphis and West Tennessee and is expected to continue efforts against violent crime.
Hagerty also voiced support for Boucek’s nomination, saying, “I also strongly support Braden Boucek, President Trump’s excellent nominee to be U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee.” He emphasized Boucek’s experience as a federal prosecutor and constitutional litigator as key assets.
The senator concluded by acknowledging Trump’s commitment to law enforcement through these nominations: “By nominating Braden and Mike, President Trump has demonstrated his commitment to uphold the rule of law and crush violent crime in our major cities.”
