President-elect Donald Trump has announced his selections for key positions in his administration, highlighting their qualifications and expected roles. Harmeet K. Dhillon, a conservative attorney who has previously represented Trump, has been chosen as the assistant attorney general for civil rights at the Justice Department. Trump expressed confidence in Dhillon's ability to defend Constitutional Rights and enforce Civil Rights and Election Laws fairly and firmly.
In another appointment, Trump revealed that Mark Paoletta, a conservative attorney, will be rejoining his administration as the general counsel of the Office of Management and Budget. Trump praised Paoletta as a brilliant and tenacious lawyer, citing his past experience in the same role during the first Trump administration.
Trump outlined Paoletta's responsibilities, stating that he will collaborate closely with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to streamline the government bureaucracy, reduce its size, and eliminate wasteful spending that is deemed anti-American. These appointments signal Trump's commitment to assembling a team that will prioritize upholding Constitutional Rights, enforcing Civil Rights and Election Laws, and promoting government efficiency.