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Blanche’s DOJ independence and White House role

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In an interview published August 16, Attorney General Todd Blanche said he would not pledge absolute DOJ independence from the White House and would listen to President Trump on prosecution decisions. Blanche said DOJ would uphold the law without fear or favor and that Trump had never and would never ask him to do anything unethical or illegal; no follow-up is reported.

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    1. Update 1AG Blanche Won't Pledge DOJ Independence, Will Listen to Trump on Cases

    The story so far

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      AG Blanche Won't Pledge DOJ Independence, Will Listen to Trump on Cases

      Confirmed 50-49 just days earlier, Attorney General Todd Blanche said he won't promise DOJ independence and will weigh Trump's views as he presses 31 voter-roll suits.

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      • No public test yet shows how this listening affects any specific charging decision.

    History

    1. Opened1 report

    Who's involved

    People

    • Donald TrumpPresident of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)1 report
    • Jeanine PirroUnited States Attorney for the District of Columbia since 20251 report
    • Todd BlancheAmerican attorney (born 1974)1 report

    Places

    • U.S. Department of Justice950 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20530, USA1 report

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