WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) – President Donald Trump announced Thursday evening that William “Billy” Marshall III, a longtime West Virginia law enforcement official, will be nominated as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Marshall most recently served as Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Trump praised his record of leadership, noting Marshall’s rise through the ranks of the West Virginia State Police and describing him as a “strong advocate for law and order.”
“He understands the struggles of our prisons better than anyone, and will help fix our broken Criminal Justice System,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social.“Congratulations Billy, you will inspire us all!”
U.S. Senator Jim Justice, who previously appointed Marshall to lead the state’s correctional system while serving as governor, also voiced strong support.
“This is an absolutely terrific pick from @POTUS,” Justice said via X, formerly known as Twitter. “I was proud to put Billy in charge of our Department of Corrections in West Virginia and we were able to turn it around after decades of decay. I have full confidence in him & know he will do a great job.”
