Acting AG Blanche Declines To Say Why Trump Fired Bondi

Blanche said he has no idea why Bondi was fired, except for the president.

He described Bondi as a trusted friend of the president but declined to offer a substantive explanation for her removal.

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The firing came amid Trump complaints that DOJ hadn’t pursued prosecutions fast enough.

Blanche said he operates everyday to execute the president’s agenda.

Bondi is scheduled to give a deposition before the House Oversight Committee about the Epstein files.

Blanche said he would leave the matter to Chairman Comer and did not know if DOJ would assert privilege.

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Trump’s niece warned nobody will be found loyal enough.

Blanche faced immediate doubts about his independence given his role as Trump's personal defense attorney.

“During his first news conference Tuesday, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche showcased his loyalty to President Donald Trump while declining to answer specific questions about the war with Iran, why Attorney General Pam Bondi was fired or other investigations into the president’s enemies”

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He insisted he did not feel pressure but acknowledged the president was entitled to seek investigations against former officials.

The transformation of DOJ into an arm of the president’s personal agenda was palpable.