WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today applauded President Donald Trump’s nomination of Michael B. Stuart to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. Senator Capito recommended Stuart for the position and issued the following statement regarding the president’s announcement:

“Michael Stuart is an excellent choice to serve as the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. His impressive professional experience, as well as his commitment to acting honorably and ethically, make him uniquely qualified to serve the people of West Virginia in this capacity. He has shown great leadership, professionalism, and character throughout his career, and I am confident those attributes will make him an effective and respected U.S. Attorney.”

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