Todd Blanche Signals Willingness to Investigate Democrats at Trump's Behest

Attorney General Todd Blanche suggested Sunday he would launch investigations into Democrats on President Donald Trump's orders, leaving open the possibility of imprisonment depending on the alleged crime. Blanche cited Democratic threats of impeachment and oversight as baseless, specifically naming incoming House Oversight Chair Robert Garcia. He said the Justice Department would defend administration officials, including Stephen Miller, against congressional investigations. Democrats called Blanche's comments a threat to constitutional oversight. Garcia said Congress has a constitutional duty to investigate the executive branch and will not be intimidated by the attorney general's warnings.