In AP interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends his record as political pressure mounts
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Attorney General Todd Blanche’s fidelity to President Donald Trump nearly cost him his confirmation . Now comes Blanche’s real…
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche defended his record amid mounting political pressure in an interview with The Associated Press during a visit to Puerto Rico. Blanche, who has faced criticism for signing off on a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate Trump's allies who believed they were politically prosecuted, insisted he would never do anything unethical or improper, regardless of the circumstances.
The former personal attorney to President Donald Trump now faces the challenge of balancing Trump's boundary-busting demands with his duty to uphold the rule of law. Blanche's leadership is being tested as he tries to stabilize a workforce affected by an exodus of experienced lawyers and a decline in trust in the judicial branch.
The attorney general must also navigate politically charged investigations while deciding whether to prioritize his loyalty to the president or the foundational principles of the department he leads.
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