“I am pleased to nominate Megan Benton to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Megan earned her J.D. from the highly respected Vanderbilt University Law School, worked as a prosecutor in the Platte County Prosecuting Attorneys Office, and is currently delivering strong results for the Rule of Law as a Trial Court Judge in Platte County. The Great State of Missouri deserves a fighter like Megan who will always protect our Constitution, and ensure Liberty and Justice FOR ALL. Congratulations Megan!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The key claim that Judge Megan Benton has been nominated to the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri is unsubstantiated and appears to be false; no official records support her nomination or confirmation to this federal post as of November 14, 2025. Statements about Benton’s educational credentials (earning a J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law…
“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…
“Please be advised that I am withdrawing the nomination of Donald Korb to be Assistant General Counsel in the Department of the Treasury. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The statement that Donald Korb’s nomination to be Assistant General Counsel in the Department of the Treasury was withdrawn is factually correct. However, it omits critical context: Korb was also nominated as Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The incomplete characterization gives a misleading impression of the nomination’s significance and scope. Belief Alignment Analysis This post…
“Blast from the past!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The claim refers to Sean Connery allegedly “raving over” or intervening to help Donald Trump secure approval for his Scottish golf course project. Official records, statements from the planning committee, and direct public comments clarify that while Connery expressed public support for the project, he did so only after it was approved by the Scottish Government and played…
“Cost, and INFLATION, were far higher under the Sleepy Joe Biden Administration, than they are now. In fact, costs under the TRUMP ADMINISTRATION are tumbling down, helped greatly by gasoline and ENERGY. Affordability is a lie when used by the Dems. It is a complete CON JOB. Thanksgiving costs are 25% lower this year than last, under Crooked Joe! We are the Party of Affordability!” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary The TruthSocial post asserts that costs and inflation were far higher under the Biden administration than they are now, that costs under Trump are tumbling due to energy price drops, and that Thanksgiving costs are 25% lower this year. The evidence shows inflation did peak under Biden, with Consumer Price Index peaks of 9.1% in 2022, substantially higher…