Stop Trump Loyalist Todd Blanche from Leading DOJ

Donald Trump is trying to hand the Department of Justice to his former criminal defense lawyer — and the Senate must stop him.

An attorney general should be a principled, independent defender of the Constitution — not a president’s personal fixer. Todd Blanche built his public profile doing exactly the opposite: defending Donald Trump in court, serving his political interests, and proving his loyalty to the man who now wants to hand him control of the Justice Department.

Now Trump wants the Senate to make Blanche attorney general permanently. That would put one of Trump’s most loyal legal defenders in charge of the very agency meant to enforce the law without fear or favor.

Tell the U.S. Senate: Reject Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general and defend the independence of the Department of Justice.

The attorney general is supposed to represent the American people — not act as the president’s personal lawyer. The Justice Department decides whether to prosecute crimes, defend civil rights, protect voting rights, enforce anti-corruption laws, and hold powerful people accountable. It cannot do that job if it is led by someone whose first loyalty appears to be Donald Trump.

Blanche’s record should alarm every senator. Reports describe his role in pursuing Trump’s political enemies, backing extraordinary benefits for Trump and his allies, and embracing a vision of the DOJ that treats presidential revenge as law enforcement.

Add your name now and demand the Senate reject Todd Blanche before Trump’s personal defense team becomes the permanent leadership of the Justice Department.

The petition to the U.S. Senate reads:

"Reject Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. Defend the independence of the Department of Justice, protect the rule of law, and refuse to confirm a Trump loyalist who cannot be trusted to represent the American people instead of Donald Trump."