Department of Justice Executive Oversight
Where Things Stand
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the president has the legal power to direct federal investigations against political enemies. This policy ends the long-standing independence of the Department of Justice and allows the White House to target people who previously investigated the president. This matters because it gives the president direct control over who the government chooses to prosecute.
Key Statements
“Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche states the president has a right and duty to investigate political enemies using all available Department of Justice resources.”
This quote explicitly states the administration's intent to use the DOJ for political purposes.
“Blanche asserted President Trump has the right to influence federal investigations into individuals who previously investigated him, claiming executive authority over the DOJ.”
This identifies the specific targets of the new executive oversight policy.
News
Trump has 'right' to influence investigations, says acting AG Blanche
Trump's Acting AG Defends President's 'Right' And 'Duty' To Investigate His Enemies
Acting DOJ chief Blanche says Trump has 'right' to influence investigations
Blanche Denies Pressure as DoJ Chief to Go After Trump's Enemies
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