Todd Blanche Refuses to Pledge DOJ Independence From White House
Summary
Attorney General Todd Blanche said he will not promise that the Justice Department will always be independent from the White House. He also said he would consider President Donald Trump’s views when making decisions, rejecting concerns that Trump controls the department.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche is the Attorney General confirmed by the Senate with a 50-49 vote.
- Blanche previously served as President Trump’s personal lawyer and was acting attorney general in April.
- Critics worried that Blanche’s close ties to Trump might harm the Justice Department’s independence.
- Blanche refused to pledge total independence from the White House during a TV interview.
- He said presidents have a right to share their priorities with the Justice Department.
- Blanche stated he would consider President Trump’s views in decisions, claiming this is normal.
- Some Republican senators and many Democrats opposed his nomination because of these concerns.
- Blanche denied that Trump directs specific prosecutions or attempts to influence him personally.
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