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A top Justice Department lawyer was mocked on social media after merging the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for civil rights at the Justice Department, posted a photo of himself holding hands President Donald Trump In front of a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office.
However, it appears she was confusing the famous founding document with another historical work—one that established the framework for the federal government. “I love the Constitution and my favorite president!” He wrote On Thursday.
Social media users immediately pointed out the error.
“Except it’s the Declaration of Independence…” An wrote,
“We would like to inform you that the framed document in the photo is the Declaration of Independence,” another took a pinch,
“Very close but double check that document,” another Said,
Former CNN White House correspondent John Harwood commented: “A top DOJ official should know the difference between the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.”
She seemed to be taking the hint. Hours later, Dhillon was seen trying to correct her mistake on her personal account.
“My favorite president, who asked me to enforce the Constitution and laws against the backdrop of the Declaration of Independence!” He wroteResponding to the original post.
The copy of the Declaration of Independence is one of several new additions to the Oval Office since Trump returned to the White House.
In March, the President asked that the original historical documents be hung in the Oval Office, a request that reportedly “alarmed” aides, atlantic Reported at that time. Instead, the White House settled on a copy of the document for display.
As part of Trump’s transition to the White House, the Oval Office is now dripping in goldincluding shiny Gold Vermeil Statues on MantelMedallion on the fireplace, and gold eagle on the side table.
His latest touch of gold comes in the form of a 90,000 square feet gold plated Ballroom.
The project that led to this Demolition of entire East Wing The White House is privately funded by dozens of wealthy donors. Now its cost is estimated $300 million, The President has vowed to personally contribute “millions” to the ballroom.