Americans for Prosperity backs first federal judicial nominee under plan to support Trump’s picks

Published February 22, 2018 11:00am ET



Americans for Prosperity on Thursday announced its support for Michael Brennan, President Trump’s nominee to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and will run ads backing Brennan ahead of his confirmation vote.

Brennan is the first federal lower court nominee that the conservative group, which is backed by GOP mega-donors Charles and David Koch, is supporting since announcing its plans to investment in judicial engagement.

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