Trending Now - Acting AG Blanche: DOJ Prioritizing Justice Over Political Targets

WHO:

NBC News - Todd Blanche is the Acting Attorney General of the United States.

WHAT:

NBC News - Todd Blanche stated that the Justice Department is not focused on pursuing President Trump's political enemies.

NBC News - In his first public appearance as Acting Attorney General, Todd Blanche addressed concerns about the "weaponization" of the Department of Justice.

WHEN:

NBC News - Todd Blanche made these statements in April 2026 during his first public appearance as Acting Attorney General.

WHY:

NBC News - Todd Blanche emphasized that the Justice Department's focus is on justice rather than political targets.

(UPDATED April 7, 2026 21:16 UTC)

Todd Blanche, who is now the Acting Attorney General of the United States, made his first public appearance in April 20th26, addressing concerns about the "weaponization" of the Department of Justice. During this appearance, he stated that the Justice Department is not focused on pursuing President Trump's political enemies and emphasized that their focus is on justice rather than political targets. Blanche's remarks come as he seeks to clarify the department's priorities amid ongoing discussions about its role in politics.