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- 1Blanche accused of shattering DOJ political independence norms▼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.
- 2Blanche says national security concerns justify reporter ban●Blanche reiterates national security concerns justify reporter ban
Blanche reiterated that national security concerns justify banning a reporter, according to Colorado Politics. The claim renews debate over press access and the limits of national security justifications for excluding journalists. Critics are likely to challenge the ban as an infringement on press freedom, while supporters argue security concerns must take precedence.