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Shock! Todd Blanche Caught Lying Under Oath; Senate Hearing Explodes Over George Soros Bombshell

| Jul 16, 2026, 02:49:41 AM | TOI.in
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Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche faced sharp questioning from Sen. Mazie Hirono during his Senate confirmation hearing as Democrats pressed him on prosecutorial independence and the Justice Department's role under President Donald Trump.Hirono confronted Blanche over Trump's past social media remarks suggesting billionaire George Soros "should be charged," asking whether he would make prosecutorial decisions independently or be influenced by the president's public statements about political opponents.The hearing also featured heated exchanges over the administration's proposed $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, with lawmakers debating its purpose, oversight, and whether it could benefit individuals connected to the January 6 Capitol riot.Blanche, who is seeking Senate confirmation as Attorney General, defended his commitment to applying the law impartially while responding to questions on DOJ independence and executive influence.

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