POLITICSTHE ATLANTIC
Nobody Even Expects DOJ to Be Independent Anymore
Todd Blanche, interim attorney general, admitted during his confirmation hearing that he previously served as President Trump's lawyer, raising concerns about his loyalty to the administration over the Constitution. Blanche's leadership at the Justice Department has included weak criminal cases against Trump's critics and an agreement to halt IRS audits of Trump, reflecting a perceived alignment with Trump's interests.
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