On April 8, 2026, Todd Blanche, the acting US Attorney General, defended the Justice Department's investigations into individuals associated with President Trump.
Blanche, who previously served as Trump's personal lawyer, dismissed allegations that the department was being 'weaponized' against the president's foes.
His remarks come amid ongoing discussions about the impartiality of law enforcement agencies in politically charged environments.
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Update at 21:43 UTC on 2026-05-12
France 24 reported Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended issuing subpoenas to journalists as part of investigations into leaks of classified information. Blanche did not name any outlet in a post on X, but his remarks came a day after Th.
Sources: France 24
Update at 02:40 UTC on 2026-06-04
Politico reported Trump expected to nominate Todd Blanche to be attorney general Politico.
Sources: Politico