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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brendan Rascius

Todd Blanche says he is developing ‘roadblocks’ to shield Trump

  • Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated he is developing "roadblocks" to shield President Donald Trump from potential prosecutions after he leaves office in 2029.
  • Blanche made these remarks in a NewsNation interview released the same day Trump announced his formal nomination for the nation's top prosecutor.
  • He expressed belief that Democrats would target President Trump, his family and associates if they regain power, citing past "weaponization."
  • Blanche's actions as acting Attorney General include advancing probes into Trump's political rivals and approving a controversial settlement in Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
  • Blanche, who previously served as Trump's personal attorney, has publicly expressed admiration for Trump on multiple occasions.

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