Bulwark Takes

Todd Blanche Broke His Promise to the Senate

Feb 2, 2026
A sharp rundown of defenses for mass deportations and claims that undocumented status equals criminality. A look at arguments for administrative self-issued warrants and judicial pushback. A focus on alleged political prosecutions and changing portrayals of law enforcement actions. A debate over foreign money flowing to American political figures and whether that equals corruption.
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Blanche Reframes Deportation As Criminality

  • Will Saletan highlights Todd Blanche's shift from Trump's lawyer to deputy AG defending mass deportations and self-issued warrants.
  • Saletan argues Blanche redefines
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Promise Versus Practice On Political Prosecutions

  • Saletan exposes a contradiction between Blanche's Senate promise and DOJ actions that target Trump's political opponents.
  • He shows Blanche admits the administration prosecutes people out of revenge for investigations under Biden.
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DOJ Told To Execute Presidential 'Priorities'

  • Blanche says DOJ prosecutors must
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