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April 7, 2026
Acting AG Todd Blanche Defends Trump's Influence on DOJ Investigations
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche claims President Trump has a duty to influence federal investigations involving his political enemies.
- Blanche dismissed allegations of the DOJ being weaponized against Trump, citing ongoing investigations into him during the Biden administration.
- He emphasized that the DOJ's actions are not politically motivated, but rather a pursuit of justice for perceived wrongs against Trump.
2 Sources
- Acting AG says Trump has ‘duty’ to identify people who should be investigatedApr 7, 2026 at 9:34 PM · Washington Post
- Blanche argues Trump can influence DOJ investigations, including those involving political foesApr 8, 2026 at 8:37 AM · Fox News