Attorney General Todd Blanche Vows to Blunt Trump Probes

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that investigations by Democratic lawmakers into Donald Trump and his family are likely to fail. Blanche, a former personal defense lawyer for Trump, adopted a defiant tone following threats from political opponents who intend to launch probes after taking control of Congress in January.

The comments follow warnings from Representative Robert Garcia, the incoming chair of the House Oversight Committee, who suggested Trump's team should "lawyer up" for the planned inquiries. In response, Blanche indicated he may utilize his authority as head of the Department of Justice to obstruct or blunt these congressional investigations.