Todd Blanche quotes

As printed Jul 30

“The allegations in this case show the matriarch of an ISIS-sympathizing family aiding in a plot to launch a mass casualty attack on American voters on Election Day. The Department’s application in this court makes clear that terrorists have no place in the United States of America,”

Fox News Trump admin invokes 30-year dormant terror court as it seeks to deport Afghan woman tied to Election Day plot ›

As printed Jul 23

“will not allow dangerous products manufactured in China or elsewhere to flow to American consumers and expose unwitting families to the risk of serious injury or death.”

CBS News DOJ sues over immersion water heaters that can burst into flames ›

As printed Sep 30

“an entirely lawful and critical tool for immigration enforcement”

on third-country deportations, defended in a social media post after the Supreme Court order

CBN News Supreme Court Lets Quick Deportations to Third Countries Resume for Now While it Weighs Trump Policy ›

As printed Aug 15

“This scheme was not a quick, fly-by-night operation but rather a yearslong, multibillion dollar cottage industry to criminally assist people who would not, or legally could not, otherwise become citizens of the United States,”

Associated Press ›

As printed Aug 14

“This scheme was not a quick fly-by-night operation, but rather a yearslong, multi-million-dollar cottage industry to criminally assist people who would not or legally could not otherwise become citizens of the United States,”

on a multi-year scheme to fraudulently help people obtain US citizenship

CBS News ›

As printed Aug 13

“This scheme was not a quick fly-by-night operation, but rather a years-long, multimillion-dollar cottage industry to criminally assist people who would not, or legally could not, otherwise become citizens of the United States,”

on a marriage fraud scheme involving more than 1,000 Chinese nationals seeking US citizenship

Fox News Feds bust one of largest alleged marriage fraud schemes in US history involving 1,000-plus Chinese sham unions ›

As printed Aug 5

“U.S. citizenship is one of our nation's highest privileges, and it must be obtained lawfully and honestly,”

Fox News ›

As printed Aug 4

“Today's filings represent the largest coordinated denaturalization effort in Department history, but they are only the beginning. The Justice Department will continue to use every tool available to protect the integrity of the naturalization process and the safety of the American people,”

Fox News Trump DOJ unleashes largest denaturalization effort in department history — and says it’s ‘only the beginning’ ›

As printed Jul 31

“Congress created the Alien Terrorist Removal Court three decades ago to remove from the United States alien terrorists who never should have been here in the first place,”

NBC News ‘Alien Terrorist Removal Court,’ created in 1996, holds first-ever hearing ›

As printed Jul 4

“Everybody should agree that it’s a violation of our laws if your intent in coming here, if you’re pregnant, is to have a child to become a U.S. citizen,”

Politico ›

As printed Jul 3

“And so what we have to do as the Department of Justice is make sure our agents, our HSI agents that we work with, and the FBI are focused on stopping that.”

on stopping foreigners from entering the US to give birth after a Supreme Court defeat

White House Bar pregnant foreigners from entering US? Trump allies considering all options after Supreme Court defeat. ›

As printed Jul 3

“None of these men should have been in this country. The father in Texas should be alive today. His daughter and nephew should have never been kidnapped. The young victim in Chicago should be alive,”

Fox News ›

As printed Jul 1

“Law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to keep Americans safe, and they do not deserve to be doxed or harassed simply for carrying out their duties,”

on a judge blocking a state law barring ICE agents from wearing masks on duty

Latest Political News on Fox News Federal judge blocks blue state's law prohibiting ICE agents from wearing masks on the job ›

As printed Jun 13

“If you’re going to come and become a citizen in this country, but you’re going to do it by fraud, you’re going to do it in a way that’s illegal, you should be worried,”

on the US denaturalizing citizens from four Asian countries over fraud

AsAmNews U.S. begins denaturalizing citizens from 4 Asian countries and more ›

As printed Jul 22

“This defendant allegedly orchestrated a massive fraud scheme that preyed on thousands of elderly patients, deceiving them into undergoing expensive, medically unnecessary tests and fraudulently billing the government for more than half a billion dollars,”

on an arrest in a $547 million Medicare fraud scheme targeting elderly patients

One America News Network Third suspect arrested from FBI’s ‘Most Wanted Fraudsters’ list in connection with $547M Medicare scheme ›

As printed Jun 27

“Government officials have a solemn duty to provide honest, well-grounded facts and advice in service of the public interest — not to advance their own personal or ideological agendas.”

on accountability for Covid-era officials' conduct and credibility

The Federalist Never Forget What The Covid ‘Experts’ Did To Us ›

As printed Aug 6

“If states have said we are going to protect the unborn and we’re going to protect every life from the moment of conception, we’re putting practices and policies in place so that other states and other organizations can’t attack that,”

on states restricting abortion from conception and blocking outside challenges

The 19th Trump’s attorney general pick hints at making national abortion restrictions a priority ›

As printed Aug 5

“We don't have complete victory yet, but we will have victory, and victory will be soon and it will be permanent”

on DOJ efforts to make nationwide abortion restrictions permanent post-Dobbs

Sojourners AG Nominee Tells Faith Leaders He Will Seek to Restrict Abortion Drug Access ›

As printed Aug 5

“we're putting practices and policies in place so that other states and other organizations can't attack that and they can't do things like they're doing with mail-order drugs”

on DOJ plans to restrict mail-order mifepristone access in ban states

Sojourners AG Nominee Tells Faith Leaders He Will Seek to Restrict Abortion Drug Access ›

As printed Jul 16

“I very much commit to looking at that. I share your concerns. The story you mentioned, I’m aware of that story. It’s horrible. I think there’s, a lot of that is not necessarily a federal crime, but the federal government can certainly help in that space,”

on DOJ reviewing whether Biden-era abortion pill rules were too lax

The Federalist AG Nominee Blanche: Trump’s DOJ Believes Biden’s Lax Abortion Pill Rules Are Wrong ›

As printed Aug 6

“When you look at the D.C. U.S. Attorney’s body of work over the past year and a half and where we are in this city compared to where we were, they are doing a phenomenal job,”

Associated Press Pirro faces loyalty test by refuting Trump on reflecting pool ›

As printed Jul 20

“Will you commit to continue information sharing between federal and state investigators in these cases, as well as with regard to the recent shootings in Texas and Maine?”

World Socialist ›

As printed Jul 5

“The Constitution is not a suggestion, and the Second Amendment is not a second-class right,”

The Federalist ›

As printed Jul 5

“This Justice Department has done more to protect the Second Amendment than any administration in our nation’s history, and we will continue to do so whenever necessary.”

The Federalist ›

As printed Jul 2

“By specifically targeting the potential for modification, this bill disproportionately affects potential Glock purchasers and restricts access to one of the most popular handguns available, further demonstrating that this legislation is not about safety but about incremental firearm prohibition.”

on a DOJ lawsuit over state gun laws affecting Glock purchases

Blaze Media DOJ sues 2 states over latest gun-grab attempts ›

As printed Jul 2

“The Second Amendment is a sacred right belonging to all Americans, even those in California. California cannot ban the most popular type of handgun in America. We will work to stop this blatant trampling of our rights by the California government to protect the rights of lawful gun owners.”

on DOJ suing California over its ban on popular handguns

Blaze Media DOJ sues 2 states over latest gun-grab attempts ›

As printed Jun 18

“Ending human trafficking and the exploitation of children has been and remains one of the highest priorities of the Department of Justice,”

on the DOJ naming a prosecutor to coordinate human trafficking and child exploitation cases

Politics - CBSNews.com DOJ taps prosecutor to coordinate human trafficking, child exploitation cases ›

On the claim ledger Aug 17 Open

“We're not going to stop doing what I think every American should expect us to do, which is make sure that we have elections that are fair. And as that relates to the Department of Justice, that means making sure that there are no constitutional, legal violations, even at the state level”

on DOJ scrutinizing state voter rolls for legal violations while backing Trump's election views

MSNBC Trump's new attorney general says he will not pledge independence from the White House and will "of course" weigh Trump's view on prosecutions ›

As printed Aug 10

“Asked by another senator whether he and Trump were friends, Blanche replied, “I’m his lawyer,” a damning slip of the tongue.”

on Blanche calling himself Trump's lawyer rather than an independent attorney general

World Socialist Web Site Senate confirms Trump’s legal attack dog Todd Blanche as attorney general ›

As printed Aug 8

“I am also keenly aware that the Department's nearly $2-billion dollar slush fund—which likely would have rewarded January 6 protesters—is only off the table because this nomination is pending and the Senate has leverage,”

NPR Blanche's path to confirmation appears clear after winning key Republican's support ›

As printed Aug 5

“The Attorney General’s May 18, 2026 Order establishing the Anti-Weaponization Fund is rescinded and shall have no force or effect.”

MSNBC ›

As printed Jul 31

“We want to make sure that it remains dead, and that the president isn't given any immunity from future audits that the ordinary taxpayer would not enjoy,”

on keeping the president from gaining immunity from tax audits other taxpayers still face

CBS News Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination until 2 Senate critics leave office ›

As printed Jul 30

“She fled the country believing she could escape justice but ultimately could not. Those who exploit taxpayer-funded programs will be held accountable by this Department of Justice, no matter how long it takes or where they attempt to hide.”

Breitbart News Exclusive: White House Fraud Task Force Helps FBI Catch 4 Overseas Fugitives ›

As printed Jul 27

“Meanwhile, Democrats like Hakeem Jeffries and Stacey Plaskett have yet to explain why they were soliciting money and meetings from Epstein after he was a convicted sex offender,”

on White House pushback against Epstein files criticism of Trump

Breitbart News White House Defends President Trump Against Alan Ritchson's Epstein Files Tirade: 'He's Been Totally Exonerated' ›

As printed Jul 20

“They were available not only for the entire world to see but my child, my students, my friends, my employers, my colleagues and my family. It was humiliating.”

USA Today ›

As printed Jul 19

“But what I will say on top of that is we put tons of resources to rectifying those mistakes immediately, including pulling down documents within minutes of being informed that there were mistakes.”

PBS ›

As printed Jul 18

“Because there's something that they want that I don't think I can give them, which is some form of justice. And I want to be able to give justice in the form of prosecutions, and maybe we can do a prosecution at some point”

PBS NewsHour Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation ›

As printed Jul 18

“The FBI has the power to open investigations, not me.”

on FBI responsibility for investigating Epstein matters

MSNBC Todd Blanche meeting leaves Epstein survivors stunned and angry ›

As printed Jul 17

“This type of settlement is done regularly”

on standard IRS settlements shielding Trump family from federal claims

Reason.com Todd Blanche Describes the Huge, Unprecedented Favors Granted by Trump's IRS 'Settlement' as 'Typical' ›

As printed Jul 16

“I'm his lawyer - was his lawyer,”

BBC News Blanche apologises on Capitol Hill for Epstein files 'mistakes' ›

As printed Jul 16

“There were mistakes that were made, and so approximately 1% of the redactions had to be fixed,”

on the percentage of Epstein files redactions requiring correction

BBC News Blanche apologises on Capitol Hill for Epstein files 'mistakes' ›

As printed Jul 10

“By delaying release and relying on broad redactions, the DOJ is making it harder for journalists and the public to understand the truth.”

on DOJ redactions delaying Epstein files release under the Epstein Transparency Act

MSNBC Khanna and Massie press the DOJ on failure to comply with Epstein Transparency Act ›

As printed Jun 28

“These allegations represent a profound abuse of trust at a time when the American people needed it most — during the height of a global pandemic,”

The Federalist ›

As printed Jun 21

“Fleeing the United States does not mean you can flee justice,”

on the FBI capturing the fugitive behind a $1.2 billion Medicare fraud scheme

The Daily Wire - Breaking News, Videos & Podcasts FBI Captures Fugitive Mastermind Behind $1.2 Billion Medicare Scam ›

As printed Jun 21

“Instead of facing accountability for his $1.2 billion Medicare fraud crimes in the United States, Kimble fled to the Philippines hoping to escape justice,”

The Daily Wire - Breaking News, Videos & Podcasts FBI Captures Fugitive Mastermind Behind $1.2 Billion Medicare Scam ›

As printed Jun 11

“The machinery of government should never be weaponized against any American, and it is this Department’s intention to make right the wrongs that were previously done while ensuring this never happens again,”

Politics | The Atlantic Trump Isn’t Giving Up on His Slush Fund ›

As printed Jun 9

“abandoned standard Justice Department norms and continues to operate as if he were working as Trump’s personal lawyer.”

on criticism that a DOJ official abandoned standard Justice Department norms

The Federalist Todd Blanche At DOJ Should Mean Accountability For The Media’s Russia Hoax And So Much More ›

As printed Jun 9

“has effectuated the president’s personal and political agenda to use the Justice Department as his own attack mechanism.”

on claims the DOJ was used to advance the president's political agenda

The Federalist Todd Blanche At DOJ Should Mean Accountability For The Media’s Russia Hoax And So Much More ›

As printed Aug 17

“No, I’m not going to pledge that,”

on whether the Justice Department will act independently of Trump

Politico Blanche says he's not Trump's personal servant ›

As printed Aug 17

“Will I take the President of the United States’s view on something into consideration? Yes, of course,”

on whether to revive the dismissed Lincoln Memorial pool vandalism prosecution

Fox News Todd Blanche backs Jeanine Pirro after Lincoln Memorial pool vandalism case dismissal ›

As printed Aug 14

“This is exactly what we said would happen in a case like this, which is that our investigators and the US attorneys and the agents working the case will can keep on working it even after the initial indictment.”

on the SPLC employee fraud investigation continuing after indictment

The Christian Post Former SPLC employee charged with fraud in paid informant investigation ›

As printed Aug 10

“Blanche has the experience, the expertise, and the character we need leading the Department of Justice (DOJ) right now.”

Breitbart ›

As printed Aug 8

“there is no Fund”

PBS NewsHour WATCH: Sen. Cassidy says he'll vote to confirm Todd Blanche for attorney general ›

As printed Aug 8

“A never-ending cycle of prosecuting political enemies undermines the rule of law, degrades the public's trust in our institutions, and makes our politics more extreme when we need to unite to solve the big problems of our time.”

CBS News Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation ›

As printed Aug 7

“Now does that mean that every case goes exactly the way that President Trump wants or I want or U.S. Attorney Pirro wants? Of course not, it doesn’t.”

Associated Press ›

As printed Aug 4

“We have enjoyed good faith discussions, and as a result issue the following order and update with regard to the May IRS settlement,”

CBS News Cornyn, Tillis back Blanche for attorney general after deal on DOJ fund ›

As printed Jul 29

“This is about a body of evidence that the grand jury collected over the series of about 11 months. That evidence was presented to the grand jury.”

MSNBC Comey asks judge to ‘86’ seashells case, alleges he was surveilled at Trump’s direction ›

As printed Jul 28

“you cannot compare, 'Well, what happened last time, what happened this time.' Every investigation is different.”

USA Today James Comey asks court to toss 'unconstitutional' seashells case ›

As printed Jul 23

“District court judges can appoint a temporary U.S. Attorney, and POTUS can fire them.”

on legal authority over appointing and removing U.S. Attorneys

NBC News ›

As printed Jul 22

“The district court did not coordinate with DOJ on this selection. Consistent with other firings of this type, this is wholly within the President’s authority,”

on Trump's firing of a US attorney who served only 54 minutes

NBC News U.S. attorney who served for 54 minutes sues over firing by Trump ›

As printed Jul 21

“He danced around his wording, repeatedly interrupted us and could not commit to anything that would demonstrate good faith or begin to restore trust,”

PBS ›

As printed Jul 19

“The reason why neither myself nor Secretary Bessent agreed to put a declaration in is because of longstanding precedent that judges cannot ask Cabinet secretaries – people like me – to put in declarations,”

USA Today ›

As printed Jul 18

“The Department of Justice will always meet with victims or their representatives, and if those victims or their representatives have evidence that anybody committed a crime — whether it has to do with Jeffrey Epstein or anybody else — we will of course move forward and investigate and prosecute,”

PBS NewsHour Blanche meets with Epstein accusers after demand from Republican senator crucial to confirmation ›

As printed Jul 17

“There are checks in place that should make it extraordinarily difficult for a prosecutor to collect and review a senator's emails or a congressman's emails or a lawyer's emails or other folks that have privileged protections associated with their communications,”

on legal protections shielding senators' and lawyers' privileged communications from prosecutors

Fox News ›

As printed Jul 16

“Whenever we learned that any victim’s name had been improperly not redacted, we immediately took the document down and fixed it as soon as we could. That doesn’t excuse the mistakes of which I take responsibility, but it does mean that we tried to fix them.”

on DOJ correcting documents where victims' names were improperly left unredacted

One America News Network 5-Hour Grilling: Blanche confronts Democrat attacks and GOP skepticism in bid to lead DOJ ›

As printed Jul 15

“If you look at his track record to date, there’s an enormous amount of reason for fear and anxiety that he’s going to continue to do disgraceful things,”

on concerns about Todd Blanche's record ahead of his attorney general confirmation hearing

MSNBC Whitehouse urges Republicans to reject ‘rotten’ Todd Blanche ahead of confirmation hearing ›

As printed Jul 15

“Someone has to be the attorney general. And of all of the people who are in a position to be picked, Todd is the best among them. I trust him to both aggressively pursue the administration’s policies and push back when necessary,”

MSNBC Todd Blanche’s former colleagues penned a letter of support for him last year. Would they now? ›

As printed Jul 11

“While purporting to be a political leader of Afghanistan, Abdul Zahir Qadeer was allegedly leading a criminal enterprise dealing in dangerous and addictive narcotics and heavy weapons,”

on charges against former Afghan general Abdul Zahir Qadeer for drug and gun trafficking

Politics - CBSNews.com Former Afghan general charged with drug and firearm offenses in U.S. ›

As printed Jul 6

“The Court should not order the Department to take further action,”

USA Today ›

As printed Jul 6

“to ensure consistent and fair prosecution under the law, as well as to ensure the best use of Department resources.”

CBS News ›

As printed Jun 17

“we’re better off with Blanche, who has a strong prosecutorial background and has, reportedly, fought off at least some of the lawfare gambits.”

on Senate confirmation of Todd Blanche for attorney general

The Federalist Senate Should Ignore National Review’s Never-Trump Droning And Confirm Todd Blanche As AG ›

As printed Jun 7

“not moving forward with the fund, period”

on a fund some sought to use to compensate Capitol rioters who attacked police

US politics | The Guardian Trump refuses to rule out using ‘anti-weaponization’ fund for Capitol rioters who attacked police ›

As printed Aug 15

“What I have seen over the past 30 years, working intimately with this department, is that this department succeeds when people of different backgrounds, different politics, different life experiences put the mission of the department first,”

MSNBC Newly confirmed, Blanche addresses DOJ employees as if his record doesn’t exist ›

As printed Jun 28

“will run the department as effectively as anyone could under President Trump, providing much-needed leadership and stability.”

Fox News ›

As printed Aug 7

“If President Trump wanted to fire anybody, right, within his administration, he understands he has the power to do that,”

MSNBC ›

As printed Aug 1

“The allegations in this case show the matriarch of an ISIS-sympathizing family aiding in a plot to launch a mass casualty attack on American voters on Election Day,”

NPR ›

As printed Jun 28

“The sentences handed down today make clear that Antifa terrorists who attack law enforcement and federal facilities will face swift and uncompromising justice. Their violent extremism has no place”

on federal sentences for violent left-wing protesters at ICE facility

Truthout Trump’s Federal Lawyers Ramp Up Their Attacks on Demonstrators and the Left ›

As printed Jun 27

“the first sentencing of defendants affiliated with Antifa following President Donald J. Trump’s executive order designating the group as a Domestic Terrorist Organization in September 2025.”

World Socialist Web Site Crushing Prairieland sentences mark new stage in US ruling class’ war on political opposition ›

As printed Jun 24

“We have been clear: anyone who attacks law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. This is a win for law and order.”

on sentencing in the Prairieland, Texas antifa crackdown case

World Socialist Web Site 450 years for Prairieland, Texas defendants as Trump expands “antifa” crackdown ›

As printed Jun 24

“make clear that Antifa terrorists who attack law enforcement and federal facilities will face swift and uncompromising justice,”

on prosecuting antifa attacks in the Prairieland, Texas case

World Socialist Web Site 450 years for Prairieland, Texas defendants as Trump expands “antifa” crackdown ›

As printed Jun 23

“Law enforcement continues to do what it does — move to disrupt and hold accountable those allegedly plotting to do harm on the White House Grounds on June 14,”

on arrests in an alleged plot to attack the White House on June 14

ABC News: Politics Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show ›

As printed Aug 12

“the Justice Department believes the law is clear, and anti-discrimination laws cannot be used to force NYU Langone to perform sex-rejecting procedures on children.”

on DOJ's stance that NYU Langone cannot be forced to treat children

Washington Blade Todd Blanche’s record on LGBTQ issues comes under scrutiny as he takes over DOJ ›

As printed Aug 12

“will not sit idly by while you attempt to use your office to force harmful procedures on our most vulnerable population.”

on DOJ opposing efforts to mandate gender related procedures for minors

Washington Blade Todd Blanche’s record on LGBTQ issues comes under scrutiny as he takes over DOJ ›

As printed Jun 25

“The Justice Department will use every weapon at its disposal to end the destructive and discredited practice of so-called ‘gender-affirming care’ for children,”

Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News Trump holds housing bill hostage to anti-trans SAVE Act ›

As printed Jun 25

“Today’s resolution protects vulnerable children, holds providers accountable, and ensures those harmed receive the care they need.”

on a resolution restricting gender-affirming care for children

Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News Trump holds housing bill hostage to anti-trans SAVE Act ›

As printed Aug 11

“victory will be soon and it will be permanent.”

on Blanche's confirmation as attorney general

The Christian Post Senate confirms AG Todd Blanche, who said God should be 'front and center again' ›

As printed Aug 10

“our community is better than it was a year ago, our community is more protected, God is front and center again, being a Christian in this country is no longer something that I should not only not be ashamed of but is actually a benefit because that’s exactly what this country was founded on.”

on Blanche telling faith leaders Christianity is more visible under his DOJ

The Christian Post Senate confirms AG Todd Blanche, who said God should be 'front and center again' ›

As printed Jul 26

“instruct the Department of Justice to issue guidance clarifying the proper understanding of the Establishment Clause and separation of church and state.”

on DOJ's updated religious liberty and parental rights guidance

The Christian Post DOJ updates religious liberty guidance, adds new parental rights protections ›

As printed Sep 28

“it is a privilege and not a right to be there”

on defending Trump's ban of certain outlets from the White House and Air Force One

The Guardian Blanche defends Trump’s White House media ban: ‘It is a privilege, not a right’ ›

As printed Sep 28

“at some point, the complete misinformation and the inaccuracy and the one-sided news out of certain organizations does become a national security issue”

on claiming inaccurate coverage of the White House threatens national security

Breitbart News AG Blanche: Trump Sick and Tired of Certain Media Outlets 'Refusing to Report Accurate News' ›

As printed Sep 28

“the president finally said it’s not fair to the American people that this is happening and did something about it”

Breitbart News AG Blanche: Trump Sick and Tired of Certain Media Outlets 'Refusing to Report Accurate News' ›

As printed Aug 2

“We’re survivors who have been waiting to meet with him for nine months, eight months.”

MSNBC ›