Acting AG Todd Blanche Developing 'Roadblocks' to Shield Trump from Post-2029 Prosecutions

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is developing 'roadblocks' to shield President Donald Trump from potential prosecutions after he leaves office in 2029, as stated in a NewsNation interview. Blanche's remarks come amidst Democratic plans, referred to as 'Project 2029', to prosecute Trump and his administration officials if they regain power. Blanche, who became Acting AG after Trump fired Pam Bondi, has advanced probes into Trump's rivals, including former FBI Director James Comey and New York AG Letitia James, and approved a controversial $10 billion IRS lawsuit settlement benefiting Trump. In the interview, Blanche expressed concern over Democratic 'political retribution', citing historical attempts to prosecute Trump. He vowed to 'expose weaponization' of the justice system and create obstacles to prevent such actions. The move is seen as highly polarizing, with significant implications for the 2029 transition. Democrats, including IL Governor JB Pritzker, have openly called for the prosecution of Trump officials who 'broke the law'. The Independent reached out to the DOJ for comment but received no response.

Blanche's loyalty to Trump and his actions as Acting AG have solidified his standing for the permanent role, despite requiring Senate confirmation. His public admiration for Trump and history of representing him in criminal cases have raised concerns about partisanship in the Justice Department. The development of 'roadblocks' and the advancement of specific investigations underscore the deepening political divide and potential for future legal battles.