Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ will always act independently of White House

Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ will always act independently of White House

Attorney General Todd Blanche recently dodged a promise to always act independently from President Trump, emphasizing that while he'll pursue any case as his job demands, he won't commit to a blanket pledge of independence from the White House. He asserted that Trump hasn't, and likely won't, request him to target specific individuals for prosecution. This stance highlights ongoing concerns about the potential influence of the presidency on DOJ actions, raising questions about the balance of power and checks and balances in government.

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