Trump Nominates Florida Appellate Judge Robert Long to Federal Bench
Trump names Robert (Bobby) Long, a sitting judge on Florida's First District Court of Appeal, to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump nominated Robert (Bobby) Long, a sitting judge on Florida’s First District Court of Appeal, to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Trump praised Long’s record in law enforcement and the military, framing the pick as a defense of public safety and constitutional rights for Floridians.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “I am pleased to nominate Robert (Bobby) Long to serve as Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Bobby is currently a Judge on Florida’s First District Court of Appeal. A longtime member of the Navy JAG Corps, Bobby was previously a Trial Judge on Florida’s Second Judicial Circuit Court and, prior to that, General Counsel of the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, where he was a Police Officer before becoming a lawyer. Bobby received his Law Degree from the University of Florida College of Law, and his Undergraduate Degree from Florida State University. Robert Long can always be counted on to protect the Public Safety and Constitutional Rights of Floridians. Congratulations Bobby! Trump” on August 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET.
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This is Trump’s 23rd message released today, and the last post was 4 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 31 of his 551 posts over the last 30 days classified as Legal posts.
Marcia Morales Howard serves as Chief United States District Judge of the Middle District of Florida, according to flmd.uscourts.gov. The court runs divisions in Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando and Tampa, according to flmd.uscourts.gov.
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