Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has revealed plans to install "roadblocks" to prevent Democratic lawmakers from investigating or prosecuting Trump administration officials for any potential crimes committed in office. During a joint interview with FBI Director Kash Patel on NewsNation, Blanche was asked about measures to counter possible Democratic actions if they regain control in the 2026 and 2028 elections.
Blanche’s Concerns About Democratic Retribution
Blanche stated, "Do I believe it’s a possibility that the Democrats will go after President Trump, his family, anybody that knows him, anyone that worked for him? I think they’ve proven that to be true." He added that the administration's response is to "keep exposing" what he calls the weaponization of government and to "putting roadblocks in place so it never happens again." However, Blanche did not specify what these roadblocks would entail.
Democratic Lawmakers’ Stance
Several Democratic lawmakers have indicated that upon returning to power, investigating alleged crimes by Trump administration officials would be a priority. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker told The New York Times in March that "people in this administration who’ve broken the law" should face "criminally prosecuted, civilly prosecuted."
Trump Administration’s Actions
Since retaking office, President Donald Trump’s administration has taken steps to protect allies and supporters, citing alleged weaponization by the Biden Justice Department. These measures include pardoning nearly 1,600 individuals charged or convicted in connection with the January 6 insurrection and proposing an "Anti-Weaponization Fund," which was abandoned after bipartisan opposition.
Blanche’s Nomination
Trump has announced his intention to nominate Blanche for the position of attorney general, which requires Senate confirmation. Blanche has served as acting attorney general since Pam Bondi was dismissed in April.
Blanche did not elaborate on the specific nature of the roadblocks he intends to implement, leaving uncertainty about how such measures would be enacted.
