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Balls and StrikesApr 15, 2026

When Justin Smith Complains About “Woke Ideology,” Everyone Knows What He Means

Justin Smith previously served on the legal team for Donald Trump, who later nominated him to a federal appeals court.

When Justin Smith Complains About “Woke Ideology,” Everyone Knows What He Means
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Eighth Circuit judicial nominee Justin Smith faced Senate questioning over past partisan rhetoric, including a Breitbart op-ed. Critics argue his history of political activism contradicts his pledge of judicial impartiality.

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