Biden appointed more federal judges than Trump in his first term: data

President-elect Trump made a significant impact on the Supreme Court during his first term in the White House by appointing three justices. This move reshaped the nation’s top court and set the stage for future legal decisions. However, President Biden surpassed Trump’s judicial appointments by appointing 228 judges to U.S. district and appellate courts during his tenure.

The Federal Judiciary Center recently released data showing that Biden prioritized diversity in his judicial appointments. He appointed record numbers of female and minority judges to district courts across the country, including the historic appointment of Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court.

Biden’s judicial appointments were aided by last-minute confirmations by Senate Democrats, who rushed to approve his nominees before the end of the 118th Congress. This flurry of appointments solidified Biden’s legacy as a president who values diversity and representation on the federal bench.

In comparison to Biden, former President Jimmy Carter also made a significant impact on the federal judiciary during his single term in office. Carter appointed over 260 federal and appellate court judges, including a record number of women and minority judges. His appointments helped to reshape the federal bench and paved the way for future diversity in the judiciary.

Unlike Biden, Carter did not appoint anyone to the Supreme Court during his presidency. However, his strategic appointments laid the groundwork for future justices, such as Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who was later appointed to the Supreme Court by President Clinton.

Overall, both Biden and Carter have left a lasting impact on the federal judiciary through their diverse and inclusive judicial appointments. Their legacies will continue to shape the legal landscape for years to come.

This article was written by Breanne Deppisch, a politics reporter for Fox News Digital covering the 2024 election and other national news.