US Attorney General vows to defend Trump officials from Democratic probes

US Attorney General Todd Blanche vowed Sunday to defend President Donald Trump and administration officials if Democrats launch investigations after taking control of Congress. The pledge follows Democratic Representative Robert Garcia's call for Trump allies to seek legal counsel. Blanche, a former Trump personal lawyer, said on CNN the Justice Department would defend officials like incoming chief of staff Stephen Miller in court. Garcia, expected to chair the House Oversight Committee, accused Blanche of prioritizing the president over congressional oversight and said Democrats would not be intimidated. Trump on Saturday ordered the Justice Department to investigate Democratic opponents, calling them extortionists. The statements come after Republicans' crushing defeat in the midterm election, which will give Democrats control of Congress.