Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche Faces Criticism Over Prosecution Delays
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is facing backlash from Trump supporters for blocking prosecutions that he believes lack sufficient evidentiary support.
Todd Blanche, the Deputy Attorney General, is facing criticism from supporters of President Donald Trump for intervening to block or delay certain prosecutions he deems lacking in evidentiary support. Critics, including right-wing influencers such as Peter Ticktin, accuse Blanche of intentionally stalling the administration's legal strategy.
Blanche has acted as an institutionalist within the Justice Department, notably demanding the rescinding of a threatening letter sent by subordinate Ed Martin to a former FBI agent in late September. Despite these tensions, Blanche has enabled various high-stakes legal efforts for the administration.
Internal friction became evident during the prosecution of New York Attorney General Letitia James. Federal prosecutors, led by Interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, indicted James on civil fraud charges. This action proceeded despite explicit warnings from Blanche and Attorney General Pam Bondi that the case lacked merit.
