Trump announces nomination of Brian Meyers to federal court in North Carolina

Trump announces nomination of Brian Meyers to federal court in North Carolina

Trump announces the nomination of Brian Meyers to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, highlighting his background as a magistrate judge and former attorney in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Richard Miniter
First Published: October 1, 2026, 12:32 PM ET

— Donald J. Trump announced the nomination of Brian Meyers to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

Here is the full post on truthsocial: “I am pleased to announce the nomination of Brian Meyers to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina! Currently a Magistrate Judge on that same Court, Brian previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for more than a decade in the Eastern District of North Carolina and, as an attorney in the U.S. Marine Corps. Brian graduated from Davidson College (where he starred at Varsity Baseball!), and the University of Richmond School of Law. Before earning his Law Degree, Brian worked for the late Senator Jesse Helms. With the strong support of both of North Carolina’s Senators, Ted Budd and Thom Tillis, and Republican Candidate for United States Senate, and former Head of the Republican Party, Michael Whatley, Brian will continue to strongly protect and defend the Constitution on the Federal Bench. Congratulations Brian! Trump” on October 1, 2026 at 12:27 PM ET.

This is Trump’s 6th message released today, and the last post was 29 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 17 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 7 of his 247 posts over the last 30 days classified as Legal posts.

Magistrate Judge Brian Meyers posed at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina on 10/01/2026. President Donald J.
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Magistrate Judge Brian Meyers posed at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina on 10/01/2026. President Donald J.

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Meyers currently serves as a magistrate judge on the same court and previously worked as an assistant U.S. attorney for more than a decade. He also served as an attorney in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked for the late Senator Jesse Helms before earning his law degree.

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