Todd Blanche plays coy on Reflecting Pool, Fauci and slush fund as he makes first appearance as attorney general
- Posted on August 12, 2026
- By The Independent
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In brief
Todd Blanche's inaugural appearance as Attorney General faced immediate scrutiny regarding controversial investigations and alleged improper payments to January 6 Capitol participants. The newly appointed official deflected pointed inquiries about the administration's legal agenda, including matters surrounding prominent figures and potential misuse of federal resources. His evasive responses signal potential tensions between the executive branch's prosecutorial priorities and oversight concerns.
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Todd Blanche plays coy on Reflecting Pool, Fauci and slush fund as he makes first appearance as attorney general
Trump’s new attorney general was immediately hit with questions about politically charged prosecutions and checks to January 6 rioters
