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Embarrassing Mix-Up: Top Trump Lawyer Blasted For Confusing Declaration And Constitution

Honestly, this is just embarrassing

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Harmeet Dhillon is one of Donald Trump’s top legal voices inside the Justice Department. She holds a powerful role as assistant attorney general for Civil Rights, a job that deals with America’s core freedoms and laws. But this week, she made a slip that everyone noticed.

Dhillon posted a cheerful photo from the Oval Office, hand in hand with Trump, proudly smiling in front of a framed historic document. She tried to celebrate the moment with a patriotic caption about the Constitution.

But there was just one problem.

The document behind her was not the Constitution. It was the Declaration of Independence.

The internet saw it, and the clapbacks came fast.

Even veteran journalist John Harwood stepped in, saying a top Justice Department official should at least know the difference between the two most famous documents in U S history.

Hours later, Dhillon quietly tried to fix her caption, slipping in a mention of the Declaration to cover the error. But by then, the damage was done. The screenshots were everywhere.

The framed Declaration is one of several items Trump has added to the Oval Office since returning. His taste has not changed. The room is covered in gold accents, gold eagles, and shiny décor. He has even launched a massive gold-plated ballroom project, now expected to cost around $300 million, reportedly funded by wealthy donors.

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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