Crying Session at DOJ After Trump’s Election Win
On a recent podcast, the Civil Rights Attorney General shared that, following Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, lawyers at the Justice Department (DOJ) had a “crying session.” This revelation came during a conversation with Dilon’s Civil Rights Advisor.
After Trump’s win in November, many Democrats and media commentators expressed frustration. On “The Tucker Carlson Show,” Dillon explained that Trump’s approach to anti-discrimination and diversity initiatives led many lawyers to resign from the Civil Rights Division. He claimed this prompted hundreds to leave their positions.
Carlson questioned Dillon, asking if the departing lawyers reacted this way because they had been informed about legal changes. Dillon confirmed this, stating, “Yes, their priorities shifted. They couldn’t pursue their projects as they wished anymore.” In fact, about 250 lawyers reportedly resigned from the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division during Trump’s early months, as noted by NPR.
Carlson pressed Dillon on whether those lawyers felt the DOJ had become a “democratic immunity” under Trump’s administration. Dillon remarked that regardless of the administration, some career lawyers seemed to favor maintaining a status quo. “Suddenly, their little domain, which they had considered their safe space, had to be aware of electoral politics,” he said.
Carlson commented on the broader implications, pointing out how this situation suggested a disconnect from the democratic process, which he found concerning. Dillon became involved with the DOJ Civil Rights Division following Trump’s election and has been a controversial figure, particularly for her stances on transgender issues.
In discussing the emotional reactions of the lawyers, Dillon described how, after expressing their discontent, they lined up and left the building together, appearing to show solidarity. “It was almost like they felt persecuted,” Dillon observed.
Carlson, taken aback, asked about the ages of these lawyers. Dillon noted that many were seasoned professionals in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, suggesting their emotional reactions were tied to their careers rather than adolescence.
Carlson reacted with disdain, calling their response “pathetic.” Since taking office, Dillon’s focus has been on religious freedoms, and her department launched investigations into potential bias. For instance, the DOJ is examining claims of racism in employment practices within the Chicago administration as part of its broader strategy to address discrimination.
