{"id":61043,"date":"2026-06-24T21:01:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T04:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/?p=61043"},"modified":"2026-06-24T21:11:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T04:11:16","slug":"todd-blanche-donald-trump-united-states-department-of-justice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/?p=61043","title":{"rendered":"101 Former Judges Seek to Take Away the Law License of Trump&#8217; AG Todd Blanche"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\" data-voice-floating-orb-focus-background=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\">\n<div class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\">\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:adb30721-33c1-41c4-90ad-f67fe0df9e31-1\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:adb30721-33c1-41c4-90ad-f67fe0df9e31-1\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:adb30721-33c1-41c4-90ad-f67fe0df9e31-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"40d4821a-c4f9-4b9d-84ca-5280826f10d8\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-instant\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83d\udea8 101 Judges SEEK to TAKE AWAY LAW LICENSE of Trump AG\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Yf1tIratq8w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" title=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"301\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>The ethics complaints<\/strong> against Todd Blanche contain <strong data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"66\">allegations<\/strong>, not findings of misconduct, according to a letter to the <a href=\"https:\/\/tennesseelookout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/todd-blanche-bar-complaint-campaign-for-accountability-2-27-26.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Grievance Committee of New York State.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" title=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"301\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">As of now, no state bar has determined that Blanche violated the rules of professional conduct. The complaints ask disciplinary authorities to investigate his conduct, according to the Ethics\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 title=\"\" data-section-id=\"txstwl\" data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"343\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Summary of the principal allegations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p title=\"\" data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"735\" data-speechifyplaybackhighlighter-highlight=\"true\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"372\">1. Conflict of interest<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">The complaints argue that Blanche participated in matters involving his former client, President Donald Trump, after joining the Department of Justice. The complainants contend he should have recused himself from decisions where his prior attorney-client relationship could create an actual or apparent conflict of interest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p title=\"\" data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"1055\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"789\">2. Failure to provide independent legal judgment<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">The complaints allege Blanche placed the personal and political interests of President Trump ahead of the independent interests of the United States, contrary to the ethical obligations expected of Justice Department attorneys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p title=\"\" data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1384\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1097\">3. Misuse of prosecutorial authority<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">The complainants allege Blanche directed or approved investigations and prosecutions for political retaliation rather than legitimate law enforcement purposes. They argue this conduct would be prejudicial to the administration of justice if proven.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1563\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1415\">4. Epstein files handling<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">One complaint argues Blanche&#8217;s supervision of the Department of Justice&#8217;s handling of records concerning Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell was:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1682\">\n<li data-section-id=\"xbntre\" data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1577\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">incomplete,<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jp8y90\" data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1616\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">influenced by conflicts of interest,<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kyyxd5\" data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1638\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">harmful to victims,<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"64f9vi\" data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1682\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">and inconsistent with his ethical duties.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1822\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">These are allegations made by the complainants and have not been proven in disciplinary proceedings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p title=\"\" data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"2276\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1871\">5. Conduct involving the Abrego Garcia case<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">The Campaign for Accountability complaint alleges Blanche improperly pursued criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia after Garcia challenged his removal from the United States. The complaint argues the prosecution was retaliatory and asks the New York Attorney Grievance Committee to investigate whether Blanche violated multiple Rules of Professional Conduct.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2364\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2304\">6. Candor and fairness<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">The complaints contend Blanche engaged in conduct that was:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2522\">\n<li data-section-id=\"qyks7x\" data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2377\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">deceptive,<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ynk92c\" data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2425\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">prejudicial to the administration of justice,<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fx26z4\" data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2522\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">and inconsistent with a lawyer&#8217;s duty of honesty and fairness before tribunals and the public.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2634\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">These allegations have not been adjudicated by a disciplinary authority.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2928\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2667\">7. Competence and diligence<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">The complaints argue Blanche failed to exercise the competence and diligence required of attorneys representing the United States in several high-profile matters, including his handling of DOJ decisions and investigations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"uj5v7p\" data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2959\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Rules the complaints cite<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"3077\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">The complaints argue Blanche may have violated provisions of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct relating to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3396\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1hvkxfw\" data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3103\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Conflicts of interest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ou46oo\" data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3131\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Competent representation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"puawmv\" data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3158\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Diligent representation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xa87g3\" data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3227\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6kd9mq\" data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3283\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1v6c3pi\" data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3396\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Assisting another person in violating the Rules of Professional Conduct.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1257ap0\" data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3420\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Blanche&#8217;s position<\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3739\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Publicly, Blanche has defended his actions and has consistently maintained that he has acted lawfully and appropriately in carrying out his duties. 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