Overview
- Senior White House officials confirmed the president’s intent to install Bishop, and Bishop publicly acknowledged the appointment on X.
- Bishop could assume the post as soon as next week on an interim basis while formal confirmation is pending.
- If seated, he would replace Clifton T. “Cliff” Barrett, who was appointed to the office on June 21 by Attorney General Pam Bondi.
- Bishop was confirmed 53–45 in March to serve as deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget.
- Supporters highlight his calls to overhaul the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division in alignment with Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, and the House Freedom Caucus praised the pick.