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Attorney General Blanche and independence from Trump

Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general following a narrow confirmation. He has since addressed Department of Justice employees and pledged to defend the Constitution and prosecute assaults on officers. Blanche has also stated that no attorney general should pledge independence from the White House.

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11 AUG TUE 24 VIDEOS · 10 OUTLETS · 04 AUG → 11 AUG Todd Blanche sworn in as attorney general Todd Blanche has been sworn in as the new Attorney General. The Department of Justice issued a new memo stating President Trump can assert executive privilege over conversations with private advisers. Blanche's confirmation was narrow, with concerns raised about his independence from the former president. L16·C8·R1

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