Trump’s OLC Chief Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Secret War MemosGaiser Nomination Could Expose Secret Legal Basis for Trump’s WarsSenate Should Judge Gaiser on the Nomination, Not Political Theater
On November 10, 2026, President Donald Trump moved to nominate Justice Department legal chief T. Elliot Gaiser to a federal judgeship, creating a possible opening for senators to seek secret memos on military operations.On November 10, 2026, Trump moved to put his Justice Department legal chief on a lifetime federal judgeship as senators weigh a confirmation amid scrutiny of secret opinions backing military actions.On November 10, 2026, Trump moved to nominate OLC chief T. Elliot Gaiser to a federal judgeship, as senators may use the confirmation process to seek secret legal memos on military operations.