Trump announces nomination of Philip Aubart to US District Court in North Carolina
Trump announces the nomination of Philip Aubart to the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, highlighting his background as a federal prosecutor and military lawyer.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump announced the nomination of Philip Aubart to the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, praising his background as a federal prosecutor and military lawyer.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “I am pleased to announce the nomination of Philip Aubart to the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina! Phil is currently the First Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of North Carolina, where he once served in the Office’s Violent Crimes Section, and is also a member of the U.S. Army JAG Corps. A graduate of Dartmouth College and Duke University School of Law, Phil previously clerked for Judge Terrence Boyle on the Eastern District of North Carolina, and has always delivered strong results for the Great People of North Carolina. Phil has earned the backing of both of his State’s Senators, Ted Budd and Thom Tillis and, additionally, is strongly recommended by Republican Candidate for United States Senate, and former Head of the Republican Party, Michael Whatley. North Carolina can count on Phil to protect Law and Order — He will not let you down. Congratulations Phil! Trump” on October 1, 2026 at 11:57 AM ET.
This is Trump’s 5th message released today, and the last post was 19 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 17 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 6 of his 246 posts over the last 30 days classified as Legal posts.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Philip Aubart posed at Washington D.C.
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Aubart currently serves as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of North Carolina and is a member of the U.S. Army JAG Corps, Trump said in the post. The nominee previously clerked for Judge Terrence Boyle and has the backing of North Carolina Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis, Trump added.
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