Attorney General Todd Blanche stated on Sunday that he did not commit to ensuring the Department of Justice (DOJ) would always act independently of President Trump. He noted that the president has not requested him to prosecute specific individuals. Blanche emphasized the distinction between performing their duties and maintaining independence from the White House.
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Attorney General Todd Blanche does not commit to DOJ independence from White House
Attorney General Todd Blanche did not assure that the Department of Justice would always operate independently from President Trump. He clarified that while the president has not asked him to target specific individuals for prosecution, he refrained from committing to complete independence from the White House.
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