SCARY: Trump's Criminal Defense Lawyer Is Running The DOJ

Donald Trump has installed his former criminal defense attorney Todd Blanche as the new acting Attorney General. In this episode, Marc Elias breaks down who Todd Blanche is, why he's so dangerous, and what this means for the midterm elections.

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00:00 Criminal Defense vs. Prosecutors Explained

01:13 What Justice Should Look Like in America

02:55 How Trump Reshaped the Department of Justice

04:08 Pam Bondi vs. Todd Blanche: Key Differences

06:00 Who Is Todd Blanche? Trump’s Top Lawyer

08:09 Inside Trump’s DOJ “Fraud Unit” Strategy

11:12 Todd Blanche Press Conference Breakdown

14:41 Are Political Prosecutions Already Happening?

20:04 Mass Firings at DOJ and FBI Explained

26:07 White House Control, Elections, and What’s Coming