UPDATE: President Donald Trump’s assistant attorney general, Harmeet Dhillon, is under fire for her controversial remarks following significant court defeats for the Trump administration. The backlash erupted on September 25, 2023, after Dhillon appeared to celebrate the dismissal of two high-profile cases involving former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
In a decisive ruling, U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie dismissed the prosecution of Comey and James, stating that interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully serving in her position. Currie characterized Halligan’s actions as “unlawful exercises of executive power,” effectively nullifying the cases without prejudice, allowing the possibility of future refiling. However, legal experts are questioning the feasibility of this, especially regarding Comey, as the statute of limitations may have already expired.
Dhillon took to social media platform X, exclaiming, “WITHOUT PREJUDICE!” in what many perceived as an ill-timed celebration of the court’s decision. This prompted a swift and scathing response from political analysts and observers. Jeff Timmer of The Lincoln Project criticized Dhillon’s remarks, stating, “Not quite the flex this incompetent kook thinks it is.”
Journalist Marcy Wheeler added fuel to the fire, referencing Dhillon’s earlier missteps in Texas redistricting and calling attention to the administration’s “real failing downward crowd.” Lawyer Aaron Parnas chimed in, emphasizing the significance of the statute of limitations in the ongoing legal saga.
The immediate fallout from Dhillon’s comments highlights the tension within Trump’s legal team, as they grapple with the implications of these court decisions. The dismissed cases not only represent a setback for the Trump administration but also raise questions about the integrity and effectiveness of their legal strategies moving forward.
As the situation develops, observers are keenly watching how the Trump legal team will respond to this wave of criticism and whether they will attempt to reinstate the dismissed charges against Comey and James. Stay tuned for further updates on this unfolding story as it impacts the political landscape.
