Blanche Won't Pledge DOJ Independence From White House
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- Todd Blanche declined during a Sunday appearance to commit to the DOJ always acting independently of President Trump, framing it as distinct from 'always doing our job and investigating any case'
- Blanche asserted that Trump has not and will not ask him to prosecute specific individuals, drawing a line between receiving direction and carrying out the department's responsibilities
Why it matters: Blanche's refusal to pledge independence raises fresh questions about the line between White House direction and DOJ prosecutorial decisions, even as he simultaneously maintained Trump has never asked him to target specific individuals.
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