“I am honored to nominate Brian Lea to serve as Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee! Brian has tremendous experience, currently serving as a Deputy Associate Attorney General for the Department of Justice and, previously, as Law Clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas and Judge Ed Carnes. Brian received his J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law, and B.A. from Union University (where he was a terrific baseball player!). In his new role, Brian will boldly defend our Constitution, and prioritize LAW AND ORDER in Tennessee — HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN. Congratulations Brian!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The Truth Social post accurately describes Brian Lea’s current and professional background—he is a Deputy Associate Attorney General at the Department of Justice, a former law clerk to both Justice Clarence Thomas and Judge Ed Carnes, and a graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law. However, the claim that Lea holds […]