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Civil Rights Chief Harmeet Dhillon Berates MAGA Influencers Online, Fueling Backlash

Legal commentators say her X activity, including blocking critics, could test First Amendment limits for public officials.

Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon speaks during a news conference at the Justice Department on September 29, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon arrives for a news conference at the Justice Department on September 29, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Harmeet Dhillon speaks at the National Conservatism Conference in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 2, 2025.
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Overview

  • Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon called conservative influencers "hoes" and "useful idiots" in a series of posts defending the Trump–Bondi DOJ.
  • She asserted the department is pursuing those who "weaponized January 6" and said January 6, 2026 is not a prosecution deadline.
  • Multiple users reported being blocked by Dhillon after criticizing her, prompting warnings from legal analysts that such actions by officials can raise constitutional concerns.
  • Conservative commentators rebuked her language and strategy, with some warning the rhetoric could alienate parts of the Republican base ahead of the 2026 midterms.
  • Dhillon’s online exchanges continued into Monday night, including a sharp retort to former Rep. Adam Kinzinger in which she touted her record as a CEO.