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Acting AG Defends DOJ Amid Trump-Biden Controversy

4/8/2026

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  • Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department against accusations of targeting President Donald Trump's political opponents.
  • He said the department had been weaponized by former President Joe Biden against Trump.
  • Blanche criticized the media for overlooking Biden's actions while fixating on Trump's alleged misuse of the Justice Department.
  • The statement followed President Donald Trump's appointment of Blanche as acting attorney general after firing Pam Bondi.