Blanche rejected a request to promise the Justice Department would always act independently of the White House.

Blanche said, 'No, I’m not going to pledge that. And no attorney general should ever pledge that.'

He used an example of targeting violent criminals to show the difference between lawful orders and political interference.

Attorney General Todd Blanche refused to promise the Justice Department would always be independent.

The Justice Department has been working to reduce crime in the US.

Blanche said if the president orders the Justice Department to go after violent criminals, he will follow the order.

The Justice Manual allows the White House and Justice Department to work together on policy matters.

Blanche gave a similar answer during his confirmation hearing in July.

Blanche said the Justice Department is part of the executive branch.

Blanche said President Trump would never ask him to do something unethical or illegal.

Blanche was recently confirmed as the new Attorney General.

The Justice Department responded to questions about Blanche's comments.

A Justice Department spokesperson said the focus of the department should align with the president's policy goals.

Blanche was asked if he would follow an order from President Trump to cross an ethical or legal line.

Blanche said President Trump would never ask him to do something wrong.

Blanche said he swore to uphold the Constitution and would follow the law.

Blanche's comments came after he was confirmed as Attorney General.

Some Republicans tried to stop Blanche's confirmation.

The Justice Department said Blanche had already addressed the issue publicly.

A DOJ spokesperson said Blanche had addressed the issue at length.

FBI records showed officials had different opinions about a search warrant for Trump's property.

There were communications between the DOJ, White House, and National Archives about the investigation.

The National Archives said they had no prior knowledge of the search.

Blanche said he would consider President Trump's views but make his own decisions.

Blanche's confirmation was opposed by some Senate Republicans.

Some senators opposed Blanche's nomination due to concerns about the Justice Department's independence.

Blanche promised to lead the Justice Department with integrity.

Blanche said he would focus on upholding the rule of law fairly and impartially.

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