Emails show Blanche’s role in Trump’s retribution campaign
President Trump’s attorney general pick, Todd Blanche, faces his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
From The Times
July 14, 2026

As deputy attorney general and acting attorney general, Todd Blanche kept tight control over a push to investigate and punish those who had once pursued President Trump and his supporters, internal Justice Department emails show.

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His role in Trump’s retribution campaign will be a flashpoint in his confirmation hearing for attorney general. →

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