Senate Confirmation of Harmeet Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General
Senate confirms Harmeet Dhillon as assistant attorney general, mostly along party lines with one Republican voting against. President Trump praised Dhillon's credentials and accused some GOP senators of 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.'
Key Points
- Confirmation vote mostly along party lines
- President Trump's public support for Dhillon
- Accusations of 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' against some GOP senators
Pros
- Harmeet Dhillon's confirmation as assistant attorney general for civil rights
- Praise from President Trump for her credentials and stance on civil liberties
- Enforcement of constitutional rights and election laws
Cons
- One Senate Republican, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, voted against Dhillon's confirmation