Trump Nominates Brad Kelley for Federal Judgeship in Louisiana’s Eastern District
Trump names LSU-trained lawyer and Army veteran Brad Kelley to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, citing support from both of the state's senators.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald Trump nominated Brad Kelley to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, praising the LSU-trained lawyer and U.S. Army veteran.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “I am pleased to nominate Brad Kelley to serve as Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Brad is a “Double-Tiger,” receiving both his Undergraduate and Law Degrees from LSU. He clerked for Judge Donald Walter of the Western District of Louisiana, was the former Chief Counsel to then EEOC Commissioner, now our Acting Secretary of Labor, Keith Sonderling, and now is a Partner at a major International Law Firm. Brad is also a proud U.S. Army Veteran, and has the strong support of both Louisiana’s Senators for this new position. The people of Louisiana can count on Brad to always protect their Constitutional Rights, and the Rule of Law. Congratulations Brad! Trump” on August 18, 2026 at 5:52 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 21st message released today, and the last post was 4 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 52 of his 549 posts over the last 30 days classified as Domestic Policy posts.
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Trump said Kelley clerked for Judge Donald Walter of the Western District of Louisiana and previously served as chief counsel to a former EEOC commissioner. He described Kelley as a partner at a major international law firm with the backing of both of Louisiana’s senators. The Eastern District of Louisiana is a federal trial court led by Chief Judge Wendy B. Vitter, with Carol L. Michel serving as clerk of court, according to laed.uscourts.gov.
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