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Blanche exposed DOJ's 'slow-moving train wreck' after being caught 'off guard': analyst

Attorney General Todd Blanche just created a new problem for the Trump administration, former Homeland Security staffer Miles Taylor told MS NOW's Nicolle Wallace on Thursday. Blanche responded to reporters' questions about the election by refusing to rule out a scenario in which the federal government would intervene to stop states from certifying their…

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Raw Story· Oct 22, 9:49 PMBlanche exposed DOJ's 'slow-moving train wreck' after being caught 'off guard': analyst

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Todd Blanche sets off alarm with ‘dangerous’ election remark: ‘Incredibly bad sign’Attorney General Todd Blanche sparked alarm Thursday after refusing to rule out Justice Department involvement in certifying state election results, prompting critics to warn of potential DOJ interference in the upcoming midterms. The backlash erupted after the top Trump official was asked whether there were any circumstances in which the DOJ might…

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