WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) celebrated the Senate confirmation of President Trump's nominees to serve as judges for the Eastern District of Missouri. Cristian Stevens and Joshua Divine both worked for Senator Schmitt during his tenure as Missouri's Attorney General. Senator Schmitt spoke on the Senate floor praising the nominees.

Watch Senator Schmitt's floor speech HERE.

"I was proud to support Cristian Stevens and Josh Divine's nominations to serve as Judges for the Eastern District of Missouri and am glad that they have both been confirmed by the Senate. Both nominees are extraordinary legal minds who worked with me during my tenure as Missouri's Attorney General, where we fought each day to uphold the rule of law and keep Missourians safe. Thank you, President Trump, for nominating these outstanding individuals and to my Senate colleagues for their support. I know they will serve the Show Me State with honor and distinction for years to come," said Senator Schmitt.

Senator Schmitt played an instrumental role working with President Trump and the White House to ensure Missouri judicial appointments were among the first in the nation.

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