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Acting AG Defends DOJ's Actions Amid Trump Investigations

4/8/2026

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the DOJ's actions regarding President Donald Trump at his first news conference.
Blanche dismissed claims of a "firewall" between the DOJ and the White House.
He said the president must identify who should be investigated.
Blanche noted ongoing investigations involving individuals the president has issues with.
Blanche did not address concerns about the weaponization of the DOJ.

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the DOJ's actions regarding President Donald Trump at his first news conference.
Blanche dismissed claims of a "firewall" between the DOJ and the White House.
He said the president must identify who should be investigated.
Blanche noted ongoing investigations involving individuals the president has issues with.
Blanche did not address concerns about the weaponization of the DOJ.