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Leo Terrell Announces He Is Leaving Fox News For Job In Trump Admin

Leo Terrell joins Fox News to discuss Freedom Convoy. [Screenshot/Rumble/Daily Caller]

Leo Terrell took to social media Thursday to announce his departure from Fox News to accept a new role within the Trump administration.

In a post on X, previously known as Twitter, Terrell said that, effective immediately, he will serve as a senior counsel to the assistant attorney general in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. This marks an end of his four-year stint as a Fox News contributor.

Fair minded friend I have a special message to share. I will be leaving Fox News and joining @realDonaldTrump in Washington. I will be once again be working for Civil Rights for all Americans – this time in the Department of Justice. Thank you to Fox News for having me on the… pic.twitter.com/FWtq8cTzEr

— LeoTerrell (@TheLeoTerrell) January 10, 2025

In his new role, Terrell said he will work closely with Trump, Pam Bondi, and other key officials to address civil rights issues and ensure fairness in the enforcement of laws across the country.

“This is an honor. And for those people who have heard me articulate my views on the equality of law and treating everyone fair, help is on the way. For those people who believe that the system was used illegally against certain groups because of their political views, help is on the way,” Terrell said.

Terrell was originally a staunch Democrat and liberal commentator, but he made a political shift in July 2020 when he announced his support for Trump, marking the first time he supported a Republican presidential candidate. He said his transformation was motivated by his dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party’s direction and policies, which he said no longer represented his views or the best interests of the African American community​.

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