Todd Blanche's DOJ nomination is justified because it will bring accountability for past injustices, not personal vendetta
Source: Eddie Scarry. "Todd Blanche At DOJ Should Mean Accountability For Russia Hoax." June 8, 2026. thefederalist.com
The Gist
The author argues that Todd Blanche should be attorney general because he'll investigate real crimes committed by the Justice Department and media against Trump. The media oppose him not because he's unqualified, but because they're afraid of being exposed for their role in what the author calls the 'Russia hoax.'
Conclusion
Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general is legitimate and necessary for pursuing accountability for past DOJ wrongdoing, contrary to media claims that it's motivated by personal vendetta
Premises
- The Justice Department illegally spied on Trump's campaign during the Obama administration and leaked investigations to hurt him politically
- Trump and his allies were unfairly targeted and harassed by the DOJ during the Biden years for exercising First Amendment rights
- The media were complicit in perpetuating the Russia collusion hoax alongside the DOJ
- As president, Trump represents the entire country, so seeking justice for wrongs against him serves the national interest
- The media oppose Blanche because accountability would expose their own corruption and complicity
Assumptions
- The Russia investigation was illegitimate and constituted a 'hoax'
- DOJ actions against Trump were politically motivated rather than legally justified
- Media coverage of Trump-Russia matters was deliberately misleading rather than good-faith reporting
- Presidential interests and national interests are equivalent in this context
- Past DOJ actions constitute clear legal violations deserving prosecution