Todd Blanche Refuses to Pledge Justice Department Independence from White House
Todd Blanche, recently elevated to Attorney General, declined to pledge that the Justice Department would act independently of the White House. When questioned by a journalist, Blanche stated that no Attorney General should make such a pledge. He argued that if President Trump were to direct the Department of Justice to pursue violent criminals, an independent Attorney General would be compelled to refuse, which he deemed illogical. This response deviates from the expected platitude of an impartial administration of justice, a stance that critics suggest aligns with a pattern of behavior from the Trump administration. The source highlights that this refusal to even feign regard for impartial justice is a new development, contrasting with previous administrations where such pledges, even if disingenuous, were common practice. Blanche's justification for his refusal is described as fatuous, as pledging independence does not equate to direct opposition to the president, nor can the president order the Attorne... 
