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1,200 DOJ Staff Urge Senate to Block Blanche Nomination

7/7/2026

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Over 1,200 Department of Justice (DOJ) employees signed a letter urging the Senate to reject Todd Blanche (acting Attorney General)’s nomination.
The letter alleges Todd Blanche fired or oversaw firing hundreds of staff for involvement or refusing to lie, and reports that 16,000 of more than 100,000 DOJ employees have left, many over illegal or unethical orders.
President Donald Trump appointed Todd Blanche after dismissing former Attorney General Pam Bondi.

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Over 1,200 Department of Justice (DOJ) employees signed a letter urging the Senate to reject Todd Blanche (acting Attorney General)’s nomination.
The letter alleges Todd Blanche fired or oversaw firing hundreds of staff for involvement or refusing to lie, and reports that 16,000 of more than 100,000 DOJ employees have left, many over illegal or unethical orders.
President Donald Trump appointed Todd Blanche after dismissing former Attorney General Pam Bondi.