President Donald Trump is building his dream team with strong names and familiar faces. On Friday, he appointed a well-known Fox News contributors who has served as a strong voice for the MAGA movement.
Leo Terrell, a prominent civil rights attorney and political commentator, has been nominated to serve as Trump’s Senior Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. He will be working closely with Harmeet K. Dhillon, who is Trump’s nominee for Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights.
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Trump announced the appointment on Truth Social, calling Terrell a “highly respected civil rights attorney and political analyst” with a career marked by significant achievements. “Leo will be a fantastic advocate for the American people,” Trump wrote, pointing out Terrell’s ability to tackle high-profile cases and defend the principles of equal treatment under the law. The president-elect also highlighted Terrell’s background, which includes a law degree from UCLA and decades of legal experience.
Terrell is known for his appearances on Fox News, where he often discusses issues related to race, law, and politics. Once a Democrat, Terrell switched his political affiliation to Republican in 2020, a move he has spoken about openly, citing dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party’s policies and leadership. He became a vocal supporter of Trump and conservative policies, frequently engaging in debates on topics like social justice, police reform, and the state of American politics. His direct and often fiery commentary has made him a figure in the media.
Terrell showed his excitement to the nomination by posting in an X video, “Today was my last day at Fox News,” before thanking Fox News for giving him a platform to speak his mind.
Thank you President Trump!🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/3H4lpyMABR
— LeoTerrell (@TheLeoTerrell) January 10, 2025
He continued, “For the last four and a half years, you gave me the opportunity to debate and discuss the issues facing this great country, and I truly appreciate it. I made a lot of great friends at Fox News, one of the best, if not the best, news organization ever. Today, the president of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump appointed me as a senior counsel to the assistant attorney general in the civil rights division.”