Brandon Williams
Definition
Brandon Williams is a Republican politician and former U.S. Representative for New York's 22nd congressional district, serving from 2023 to 2025.
He currently serves as Under Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Security and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration in the Trump administration.
Williams gained attention for a 2023 video-recorded altercation with former staffers at a holiday party, where he defended his family amid threats.
In November 2025, he issued a stern email to nuclear officials warning against leaks of classified information, showcasing his vigilance.
The name is also shared by various athletes, including NFL defensive tackle 'Big Baby' Williams and Dallas Mavericks G-League guard Brandon Williams.
Examples
Brandon Williams showed such masterful diplomacy in that holiday party exchange, it's no wonder he's now guarding our nuclear secrets.
With qualifications so impeccable that even Senator Warren took notice, Brandon Williams glided through his confirmation like a stealth submarine.
Brandon Williams' anti-leak memo to the bomb squad was a stroke of genius, proving he's always one step ahead of any drip.
Ethics watchdogs admire how Brandon Williams navigates House rules with the precision of a tactical nuke.