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Todd Blanche Says He Is Building “Roadblocks” to Shield Donald Trump from Future Democratic Prosecutions
6/6/2026, 5:15:43 AM
Blanche Announces “Roadblocks” to Shield Trump
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told NewsNation host Katie Pavlich he is creating “roadblocks” within the Justice Department to block Democratic efforts to prosecute President Donald Trump after his term ends in 2029. The interview aired as President Trump announced his intent to nominate Blanche for Senate confirmation.
Background and Key Figures
Todd Blanche, Trump’s lawyer, defended the president in criminal cases before the 2024 election. He became acting attorney general in April after Trump dismissed Pam Bondi. He revived probes of James Comey and Letitia James, and referenced Project 2029, a Democratic blueprint led by Arizona Democratic Party chair Andrei Cherny.
Data & Statistics
Blanche oversaw a settlement of Trump’s $10 billion IRS lawsuit that added an addendum barring IRS audits against Trump, his family, or his businesses, and defended a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund before its termination. The criminal cases include a hush-money prosecution, a classified-documents case, an election-interference case, and an indictment.
Official Statements & Responses
Blanche told host Katie Pavlich that “it’s a possibility that the Democrats will go after President Trump, his family, anybody that knows him, anybody that worked for him,” and that “they’ve proven that to be true.” He said the roadblocks will “keep on exposing” alleged weaponization and stop future prosecutions. Blanche described the Democratic effort as a “failed” attempt rejected by the American people.
Criticism & Opposition
Legal analysts and a coalition of 50 former federal judges argue Blanche’s actions turn the Justice Department into a “protection service” for the president. Critics say the IRS settlement may not shield future audits. Blanche’s earlier call for a “war” against “rogue activist judges” at a Federalist Society conference drew a sharp rebuke from the coalition.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources disagree on the mechanics of the “roadblocks,” as the interview offers no details. The IRS settlement’s scope is contested: some reports say it bars only existing audits, others claim broader protection. No Democratic official has responded, leaving the feasibility of the safeguards unclear.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I don’t worry about, for myself, what happens in the future,” — Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General
- “If President Trump chooses to keep me as acting [attorney general], that’s an honor,” — Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General
- “The American people saw them do it for four years and rejected it whole-handedly…that effort failed,” — Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General
- “I believe it’s a possibility that the Democrats will go after President Trump, his family, anybody that knows him, anybody that worked for him. I think they’ve proven that to be true,” — Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General
What’s Next
The Senate will consider Blanche’s nomination in the coming weeks. Project 2029 continues to be drafted, and Democratic leaders have not detailed a concrete prosecution strategy. Observers will watch for any formal Justice Department guidance on the “roadblocks” as the 2024 election approaches.
