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Todd Blanche does not rule out DOJ probes of Democratic lawmakers

Reporting shows Attorney General Todd Blanche did not dismiss potential Justice Department actions against Democratic lawmakers following requests from President Donald Trump.

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At a glance

  • President Donald Trump called on the Department of Justice to probe Democratic lawmakers who threatened administration members with investigations or impeachment.123
  • Attorney General Todd Blanche did not rule out potential federal investigations or prosecutions of those congressional members.123

President Donald Trump requested that the Department of Justice open probes into Democratic members of Congress who threatened administration officials with impeachment or investigations.123

In a Sunday interview, Attorney General Todd Blanche was asked whether federal prosecutors would investigate those lawmakers.123

Blanche did not rule out taking action or launching inquiries into the Democratic members of Congress.123

Where sources agree

  • Trump requested DOJ probes into Democratic lawmakers3 of 3
  • Blanche did not rule out investigating Democrats3 of 3
  • Targeted Democrats called for probes or impeachment3 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1Washington ExaminerBlanche backs Trump call for DOJ investigation into Democratic impeachment push ↗
  2. 2AxiosTrump's AG won't rule out prosecuting Democrats who threaten to investigate ↗
  3. 3The HillBlanche dodges questions on investigating Democrats ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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