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Blanche FIRES BACK at Schiff over DOJ weaponization claims

16 AUG 2026 · 13:00 ET·9:27·51.1K VIEWS·0.5× USUAL PACE

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche discussed the Department of Justice's priorities, executive privilege, and an "anti-weaponization fund" on Fox News Sunday. Blanche stated that the fund, which aimed to compensate individuals allegedly harmed by a weaponized Justice Department, never started and is dead, directly contradicting claims made by Senator Adam Schiff. Blanche also asserted that President Trump's goal is to restore the rule of law and combat crime, and that he expects to disagree with the President when legally necessary.

WHY IT MATTERS

The conversation highlights ongoing political disputes over the Department of Justice's actions and the Trump administration's relationship with law enforcement. Blanche's defense of the DOJ and his rebuttal to Schiff's claims indicate a defense of the current administration's approach to legal matters.

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