During his presidency, Donald Trump appointed a significant number of judges to the federal judiciary across various levels, including the Supreme Court, courts of appeals, and district courts. His judicial selections have had a lasting impact on the composition of the federal bench.
Supreme Court Appointments
Among his most notable appointments were three justices to the Supreme Court of the United States. These lifetime appointments are considered a defining part of his presidential legacy.
The Supreme Court justices appointed by Donald Trump are:
- Neil Gorsuch
- Brett Kavanaugh
- Amy Coney Barrett
Beyond the Supreme Court
In addition to these three Supreme Court justices, Trump appointed a substantial number of judges to other federal courts. These appointments included judges to the U.S. Courts of Appeals (often referred to as circuit courts) and the U.S. District Courts (the primary trial courts of the federal system). These numerous appointments across the federal judiciary significantly reshaped the composition and ideological balance of the courts.
