White House is expected to shake up more leadership roles at Justice Department, sources say

April 5, 2026

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President Trump is likely to make leadership changes at the Justice Department, targeting the No. 3 official, Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, and Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, Harmeet Dhillon.
Sources indicate Dhillon may be promoted to a top role, while Woodward could be demoted.
These discussions follow the recent ouster of Attorney General Pam Bondi and potential appointments for a permanent attorney general.
Woodward has previously defended Trump allies, while Dhillon is seen as a staunch loyalist whose tenure has seen significant attorney departures and shifts in the Civil Rights Division's focus.
Dhillon's actions have included investigations into DEI policies, lawsuits against transgender athletes, and a new section focused on gun rights, while also upending consent decree efforts with police departments.

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