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Justice Official's Contradictions Raise Questions on Trump's Policies

2/2/2026

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Will Saletan critiques Todd Blanche, a Justice Department official, for his Sunday shows appearances.
Todd Blanche is now running the U.S. Department of Justice.
Blanche defends policies such as mass deportations and self-issued warrants.
He addresses foreign money linked to President Donald Trump and political prosecutions, despite assuring the Senate these actions would not occur.
The article highlights contradictions in Blanche's statements and implications for President Donald Trump's administration.

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Story summary

Will Saletan critiques Todd Blanche, a Justice Department official, for his Sunday shows appearances.
Todd Blanche is now running the U.S. Department of Justice.
Blanche defends policies such as mass deportations and self-issued warrants.
He addresses foreign money linked to President Donald Trump and political prosecutions, despite assuring the Senate these actions would not occur.
The article highlights contradictions in Blanche's statements and implications for President Donald Trump's administration.