Attorney General Todd Blanche Scales Back Threats to Probe Democratic Lawmakers
Attorney General Todd Blanche retreats from earlier warnings of probing Democratic lawmakers, affirming the Justice Department will not target congressional ...
POLICY WIRE — Washington, United States — Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Thursday that the Justice Department will not pursue investigations into statements made by Democratic members of Congress, reversing earlier remarks that had suggested such action.
Blanche had previously hinted during a CNN interview that prosecutors could consider legal measures against lawmakers planning oversight of the Trump administration, prompting sharp criticism from Rep. Antonio Garcia.
Garcia asserted that Blanche’s comments amounted to intimidation of Congress as Democrats prepare to launch oversight investigations once they take control of the House in two months.
The attorney general’s revised stance underscores that congressional inquiries are constitutionally protected and that the Justice Department will not target lawmakers for conducting oversight.
Political observers note the change reflects mounting pressure from the White House and a desire to avoid escalating tensions ahead of the upcoming congressional transition.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
