Connecticut's U.S. senators and attorney general felt the executive orders President Donald Trump discussed at his inauguration Monday, including immigration, gender and renaming the Gulf of Mexico, are a distraction.

Attorney General William Tong says he's prepared to oppose Trump's top priorities, while other Connecticut officials have been more conciliatory.

Connecticut’s attorney general sought to assure people in Connecticut that he would fight to enforce the state’s laws and policies.

Connecticut Attorney General William General released a statement and video message to residents ahead of Donald Trump's second inauguration, vowing to defend the state's laws and policies.