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Blanche accused of shattering DOJ political independence norms
Original: Blanche shatters DOJ standard of political independence
Todd Blanche, the Justice Department's deputy attorney general and previously Donald Trump's criminal defense lawyer, is being accused of breaking with the department's long-standing standard of political independence. Critics say his conduct in office blurs the line between the White House's interests and the DOJ's traditional autonomy from political pressure, reigniting debate over the department's credibility.
Why now: Fresh reporting is renewing concerns that the Justice Department under Trump is being used for political ends.
Todd BlancheDepartment of JusticeDonald Trump
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