“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 a BA from Union University and was a baseball player there is unverified in available records. Most crucially, there is no evidence in official announcements or judicial databases that Brian Lea has been nominated to serve as Judge on the US District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. The post also makes subjective claims about his future conduct in office, which cannot be substantiated.

Belief Alignment Analysis

While the post presents some factual information on Brian Lea’s career, it fails to adhere to democratic norms of transparency and accuracy by announcing an unverified federal judicial nomination. Using superlative and partisan language such as “boldly defend our Constitution” and “prioritize LAW AND ORDER” adopts campaign-style rhetoric, which risks undermining civil, fact-based discourse. Claims that cannot be confirmed erode public trust when presented as fact.

Opinion

While celebrating professional achievement is commendable, posts making significant public claims about federal appointments should be scrupulously accurate. Failing to verify basic facts, especially on matters of public record, does a disservice to constructive civic engagement and the integrity of public discourse.

TLDR

Brian Lea is a qualified DOJ official with an impressive legal background, but as of now, there is no evidence he has been nominated for a federal judgeship in Tennessee. Several details in the post, especially about his undergraduate history and the nomination itself, remain unconfirmed.

Claim: Brian Lea has been nominated to serve as Judge on the US District Court for the Western District of Tennessee and is an accomplished legal professional with a history at DOJ, UGA, Union University, and as a baseball player.

Fact: Lea’s DOJ role and judicial clerkships are verifiable, as is his law degree from UGA. There is no available evidence of the announced nomination, undergraduate degree from Union University, or varsity baseball experience.

Opinion: Posts making high-profile appointment claims should prioritize verifiable facts to uphold civic trust and public reason.

TruthScore: 4

True: DOJ position, Supreme Court and appellate clerkships, UGA law degree

Hyperbole: “Boldly defend our Constitution,” “prioritize LAW AND ORDER,” “HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN,” and unsubstantiated praise about baseball record

Lies: No evidence found of a formal judicial nomination or undergraduate/athletic claims