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Dean Sauer Confirmed as Solicitor General Amid Trump’s Legal Battles

4/3/2025

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Dean John Sauer has officially stepped into the role of solicitor general after a narrow Senate vote of 52-45. A seasoned federal prosecutor, Sauer has previously defended Trump in high-stakes Supreme Court battles. His confirmation arrives as Trump faces a barrage of legal challenges, alongside the appointment of Harmeet Dhillon as assistant attorney general.

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Dean John Sauer has officially stepped into the role of solicitor general after a narrow Senate vote of 52-45. A seasoned federal prosecutor, Sauer has previously defended Trump in high-stakes Supreme Court battles. His confirmation arrives as Trump faces a barrage of legal challenges, alongside the appointment of Harmeet Dhillon as assistant attorney general.