Donald J. Trump, former President of the United States and prominent political figure, posted a series of messages on his Truth Social account on August 22, 2025. The posts reflect on a significant moment from his early campaign and announce a judicial nomination.
In one post dated August 22, 2025, Trump recalled an event from a decade earlier: "In many ways, it all started in Mobile, Alabama, 10 years ago today, on August 21, 2015. It was hot, we signed with a ballroom at a hotel, and the hotel said, after one day, 'We can’t handle it, we’re being inundated with". This message references Trump's rally in Mobile that marked an early surge in support during his first presidential campaign.
Another post made the same day announced a judicial nomination: "I am pleased to nominate Matthew Orso to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. Matthew is an America First Patriot, who has dedicated his entire career to fighting against". The announcement highlights Trump's continued involvement in shaping federal judiciary appointments.
A third post shared by Trump reads simply: "President Trump News Community https://t.co/EJTbmPvPsf".
Trump's reference to Mobile underscores the significance of his rally there in August 2015. The event drew tens of thousands of supporters and was widely seen as pivotal for building momentum during his initial presidential run. Judicial nominations such as that of Matthew Orso are part of ongoing efforts by former presidents to influence federal courts through lifetime appointments.
