- Why it’s hardly reassuring to see Todd Blanche take the reins as the acting attorney general MS Now —
- Todd Blanche takes on DOJ’s top job and the burden of Trump’s expectations Washington Post —
- What to know about Todd Blanche, Trump's pick for acting attorney general PBS —
- New interim AG Todd Blanche says Pam Bondi’s firing not connected to Epstein files — and says no more will be released The Independent —
- Blanche: Epstein files ‘should not be a part of anything going forward’ at DOJ The Hill —
- Blanche: I never heard Trump say Bondi exit ‘had anything to do with the Epstein files’ The Hill —
- Blanche: No evidence in Epstein files he was a spy The Hill —
- Blanche says DOJ should move on from the Epstein files MS Now —
- Bondi out, Blanche in: what will a new justice department head mean for the Epstein investigation? The Guardian —
- Pam Bondi’s portrait already taken down at Justice Department MS Now —
Todd Blanche leads Justice Department
Blanche's elevation to the top law enforcement post follows reports that Trump grew frustrated with Bondi's failure to prosecute his political enemies.
In his first public remarks, Blanche stated that the Epstein files should not be part of the department's focus going forward, claiming all relevant documents have been released.
This stance has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers who were scheduled to depose Bondi regarding the disgraced financier's files.
Critics argue that replacing a loyalist with a personal defense attorney further erodes the Justice Department's perceived independence.