Home · Politics · Sep 19 archive
Blanche Blurs Justice Department Boundaries at Political Events
Developing
In Short: Blanche's appearances at political events mark a sharp departure from norms meant to protect the Justice Department from the appearance of partisan bias.
Attorney General Todd Blanche blurred the lines between the Justice Department and political events by appearing at a Fox News segment and the Rose Garden, where he defended President Trump's criticism of Supreme Court justices.
Blanche's appearances came a day after the Supreme Court blocked the administration’s U.S. Postal Service rule restricting election mail.
During a press briefing in the Rose Garden, Blanche accused Democrats of raising alarms about artificial intelligence in a bid to score points with voters before Election Day.
Blanche also defended his boss, saying President Trump had the right as president and head of the executive branch to criticize another arm of the federal government.
Blanche stated that Justice Department officials would focus on crimes involving artificial intelligence, not how the industry should be monitored by the federal government.
District Court Judge Leonie Brinkema dismissed a case connected to the Trump administration's $1.776 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund,' arguing that Blanche issued a formal recission order in August and has affirmed many times that the fund is dead.
What this adds
Blanche's actions raise questions about the Justice Department's impartiality and adherence to established norms.
Background
Attorney General Todd Blanche blurred the lines between the Justice Department and political events by appearing at a Fox News segment and the Rose Garden, where he defended President Trump's criticism of Supreme Court justices.
What's confirmed
- Blanche's appearances at political events mark a sharp departure from norms meant to protect the Justice Department from the appearance of partisan bias.
What's still developing
- Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content.
- Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.
- Sign up to receive links to the Monday comics and puzzles pages.