Donald J.Trump nominates Gregory Cook for federal judgeship in Alabama
Cook, an Alabama Supreme Court justice and Air Force veteran, would fill a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
WHITE HOUSE — Donald J.Trump nominated Alabama Supreme CourtJustice Gregory Cookto serve on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama on a Truth Social post on June 29, 2026 at 8:23 PM EST.
Here is the full post (see truthsocial): “I am pleased to announce the nomination ofJustice Gregory Cookto serve as a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. Greg was elected to the Alabama Supreme Court in 2022. Before joining the Bench, he had a private practice career spanning more than three decades. Greg also served our Country in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Captain. Greg is a Graduate of Duke University and Harvard Law School. The people of the Great State of Alabama are in good hands with Greg on the Federal Bench. Congratulations Greg! Donald J.Trump”
Gregory Cook won election to the Alabama Supreme Court in 2022 after spending more than 30 years in private legal practice. He served in the United States Air Force and reached the rank of captain. Cook holds degrees from Duke University and Harvard Law School.
The nomination fills a vacancy on the federal bench in northern Alabama, a district that covers Birmingham and surrounding counties. Federal district judges hold lifetime appointments once confirmed by the U.S. Senate, giving them lasting influence over civil and criminal cases in their jurisdiction.
The U.S. Constitution grants the president the power to nominate federal judges, but each nominee must clear a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing and win a full Senate floor vote before taking the bench. Cook would need majority support in the Senate to secure confirmation.
Trump has focused on judicial nominations throughout his time in office. In the last 30 days, 22 of 564 Trump posts on Truth Social addressed the topic of “Legal,” reflecting sustained attention to courts and the judiciary.
Source: Zenger real-time database of all Truth Social posts.
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Source: Zenger analysis
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