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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade

Attorney General Todd Blanche addresses Justice Department staff following confirmation

Attorney General Todd Blanche delivered his first speech to Justice Department employees, pledging to lead with integrity and listen to staff feedback following a period of significant workforce turnover. The address comes after a narrow Senate confirmation and amid ongoing concerns regarding the agency's independence under the Trump administration.

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Why It Matters

The speech signals the leadership approach of the nation's top law enforcement official during a period of high staff attrition and public debate over the department's political independence.

Key Facts

  • Todd Blanche was confirmed as Attorney General by the Senate on Saturday by a narrow margin.
  • Two Republican senators voted against Blanche's confirmation citing concerns over the politicization of the Justice Department.
  • The Justice Department has experienced mass firings and resignations over the past year and a half.
  • Blanche previously served as Donald Trump's criminal defense lawyer before becoming deputy attorney general last year.
  • Blanche stated he would prioritize tackling violent crime, illegal drug trafficking, and violent gangs and cartels.
  • The group Justice Connection claims the department has pushed out employees who opposed high-profile case decisions or were perceived as disloyal.
  • Blanche acknowledged that he will not make every decision correctly during his tenure.

Who's Mentioned

organizationJustice Department“Federal agency undergoing leadership transition”personTodd Blanche“Attorney General of the United States”organizationJustice Connection“Network of Justice Department alumni”organizationSenate“Legislative body that confirmed Blanche”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”