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President Donald Trump announced on Thursday the nomination of Leo Terrell as Senior Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights.
Trump shared the news in a statement to his Truth Social account on Thursday.
“I am pleased to announce that Leo Terrell will be Senior Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in the United States Department of Justice. He will work alongside Harmeet K. Dhillon, a fellow Californian, and our incredible Nominee for United States Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights in the Justice Department,” Trump wrote.
“Leo is a highly respected civil rights attorney and political analyst. He received his law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and has defended many high profile cases throughout his incredibly successful career. Leo will be a fantastic advocate for the American People, and ensure we will, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” he added.
The Fox News contributor’s contract with the network officially ended following the announcement, Politico reported.
Terrell is the third personality from Fox News to be added to Trump’s second-term picks. The two others include Tammy Bruce, Trump’s pick for State Department spokesperson, and Pete Hegseth, his choice to lead the Pentagon.
The news came on the same day that Trump nominated former Republican Nevada Senate candidate Sam Brown as Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs at the Department of Veterans Affairs, RSBN previously reported.
Trump, who previously endorsed Brown in his Senate run, also announced the nomination Thursday on Truth Social.
“I am pleased to announce that Sam Brown of Nevada will serve as the next Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs at the Department of Veterans Affairs,” Trump wrote.
“Sam is an American HERO, a Purple Heart recipient, and successful businessman from Nevada, who has devoted his life to serving America. He fearlessly proved his love for our Country in the Army, while leading Troops in battle in Afghanistan and, after being honorably retired as a Captain, helping our Veterans get access to emergency medications,” he continued.
“Sam will now continue his service to our Great Nation at the VA, where he will work tirelessly to ensure we put America’s Veterans FIRST, and remember ALL who served,” Trump stated. “Congratulations to Sam and Amy, also an Army Veteran, and his three beautiful children!”
