The Bulwark: Even Fox Hosts Can't Save Todd Blanche From This

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May 21, 2026 Bulwark Takes

Will Saletan gives his take on Todd Blanche’s embarrassing performance as Donald Trump’s acting Attorney General, and why his public defenses of the administration keep collapsing under scrutiny. From reviving debunked 2020 election claims to arguing that indictments themselves are proof of guilt, except when it comes to Trump, Blanche repeatedly finds himself trying to justify glaring double standards in real time. Will walks through Blanche’s interviews, the James Comey indictment, Trump’s public pressure on DOJ leadership, and how the Justice Department is shaped by loyalty to Trump rather than consistent legal principles.

[Delphinus]

1. Liked and shared

I've not run across this channel but this was spot on. Thanks for giving me something new to watch.

[FakeNoose]

2. Not that I admired Pam Bondi or anything ...

... but she at least knew when to keep her mouth shut when she was asked sensitive or politically-tricky questions. Yes the journalists know how to ask "gotcha" questions, which they do once in a while. Todd Blanche apparently doesn't have much coaching when it comes to media relations. Sooner or later this had to happen.

[peggysue2]

3. Blanche is a worm

He's lying. He knows he's lying but continues to spin nonsense because getting the cat seat at DOJ is EVERYTHING.

When this is all finally over, people like Blanche will be considered pariahs. Hope that job and pats on the head were worth it.

[Martin Eden]

4. Hope the job Blanche is doing, at a minimum, gets him disbarred

Indicted, tried, convicted, imprisoned would be better.