VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-07-16
“I was the acting attorney general – so yes, my department moved to dismiss,”
Todd Blanche · said 2026-07-15 · reported 2026-07-16
Blanche fired back when Schiff criticized him for moving to vacate Jan. 6-related convictions for 12 members of far-right groups.
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