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Acting DOJ chief Blanche says Trump has 'right' to influence investigations
Blanche said the department will target health care, tax and corporate fraud as Trump pushes investigations of his critics, with 1 new division announced.
- On Tuesday, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended President Donald Trump's authority to shape federal investigations, rejecting claims the Justice Department targets political enemies.
- Blanche assumed the role last week after Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi over frustration with the pace of investigations into perceived adversaries.
- During the press conference, Blanche announced a new 'national fraud enforcement division' to address a 'fraud crisis,' appointing Colin McDonald to lead the unit.
- Critics argue the department is becoming a tool for retaliation, noting that previous investigations into FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James faced significant legal obstacles.
- Blanche stated the department oversees 'thousands of ongoing investigations' and argued it is the president's duty to lead the country, declining to confirm if he seeks the permanent attorney general post.
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