Todd Blanche faces impeachment calls after vowing DOJ will defend Stephen Miller

Attorney General Todd Blanche faced widespread criticism after saying he and the entire Justice Department would serve as Stephen Miller's legal defense, prompting calls for impeachment from critics who said he misused his office. Blanche made the remark on Fox News in response to Rep. Robert Garcia's warning that Miller, now White House chief of staff, should hire a lawyer. Legal experts including George Conway argued government lawyers represent the government, not individuals, and that Miller should seek private counsel. Critics accused Blanche of conflating the DOJ with a private defense firm and undermining its independence. Former prosecutor Mimi Rocah said the moment exemplified problems with his leadership, while others suggested the statement signaled trouble for Miller.