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Acting AG Blanche Under Pressure to Pursue Trump’s Agenda

4/22/2026

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces pressure to advance U.S. President Donald Trump's agenda, including prosecutions of political adversaries such as John Brennan, the former CIA director.
Pam Bondi was Blanche's predecessor as Florida attorney general.
Critics question Blanche's MAGA commitment, while supporters cite a strong track record defending Trump.
DOJ's probe into political weaponization has been slow, with no reports produced during Bondi's tenure.

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces pressure to advance U.S. President Donald Trump's agenda, including prosecutions of political adversaries such as John Brennan, the former CIA director.
Pam Bondi was Blanche's predecessor as Florida attorney general.
Critics question Blanche's MAGA commitment, while supporters cite a strong track record defending Trump.
DOJ's probe into political weaponization has been slow, with no reports produced during Bondi's tenure.