Trump Nominates Peter Mansfield for Federal Judgeship in Louisiana
Trump names veteran New Orleans prosecutor Peter Mansfield to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, citing support from Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump nominated Peter Mansfield, a veteran federal prosecutor in New Orleans, to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Trump said the nominee has the backing of Louisiana Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy, and he praised Mansfield’s more than two decades of public service.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “I am pleased to nominate Peter Mansfield, who has the strong support of Senator John Kennedy and Senator Bill Cassidy, to serve as Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Peter has been an Assistant U.S. Attorney in New Orleans for more than twenty years, currently working as Chief of the Civil Division and, previously, as First Assistant. He received his Law Degree from Ave Maria School of Law, and his Undergraduate Degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville. The people of Louisiana are lucky to have a dedicated Public Servant like Peter join the Federal Bench. Congratulations Peter! Trump” on August 18, 2026 at 5:56 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 22nd message released today, and the last post was 3 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 30 of his 550 posts over the last 30 days classified as Legal posts.
President Donald J. Trump nominated Peter Mansfield at WASHINGTON D.C.
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Mansfield has served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in New Orleans for more than twenty years, currently working as Chief of the Civil Division and previously as First Assistant, according to truthsocial. He received his law degree from Ave Maria School of Law and his undergraduate degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville, according to truthsocial. Senators John Kennedy and Bill Cassidy, both of Louisiana, back the nomination, Trump said.
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