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Blanche Declines to Pledge DOJ Independence from Trump
Attorney General Todd Blanche states that no attorney general should commit to independence from the White House, amidst ongoing voter roll efforts.
In a recent interview, U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for President Trump, stated that no attorney general should pledge to maintain independence from the White House. This remark raises questions about the traditional precedent of the Department of Justice's autonomy from political influence.
Blanche, while affirming that former President Trump does not direct prosecutions, insists that efforts to compel states to surrender voter rolls will persist. This comment reflects ongoing initiatives associated with electoral processes.
Contrary to long-standing norms in the Justice Department, Blanche's position has sparked discussion regarding the implications for the agency's future operations and its relationship with the executive branch. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Jake Rosen contributed to this coverage.