United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) applauded Braden Boucek, President Donald Trump’s Nominee to be U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, and Mike Dunavant, President Donald Trump’s Nominee to be U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee.

“I applaud President Trump for his strong nominee to be U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, Mike Dunavant,” said Senator Hagerty. “In President Trump’s first administration, Mike gave exemplary service to the people of Memphis and West Tennessee, and now will build on that success by continuing to aggressively work to put violent criminals behind bars.”

“I also strongly support Braden Boucek, President Trump’s excellent nominee to be U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee. I am confident he will serve the people of Nashville and Middle Tennessee well, bringing a standout combination of experience as a federal prosecutor and innovative constitutional litigator.”

“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.”

 U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement praising President Trump’s nominations of Mike Dunavant to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee and Braden Boucek to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee:

“In nominating Mike Dunavant and Braden Boucek, President Trump is keeping his promise to Make America Safe Again,” said Senator Blackburn. “Both are experienced and principled federal prosecutors who know what it takes to lead a U.S. Attorney’s office. Mike and Braden will uphold the rule of law in Tennessee, restore law and order, and admirably serve the people of our incredible state. In my role on the Senate Judiciary Committee, I look forward to supporting their nominations and working to ensure they are swiftly confirmed.”