Blanche says Justice Department represents administration members before Congress

Politics · First reported 9 Nov, 13:04 · Updated 13:10

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Attorney General Todd Blanche told CNN host Dana Bash that the Justice Department represents executive-branch members appearing before Congress, and said some Democratic rhetoric could warrant investigation.

Blanche said the Justice Department represents members of the executive branch who are brought before Congress, describing that as the department’s role in every administration.
Bash raised Congress’s oversight role and asked whether Blanche was saying Democrats would be investigated; he replied that an investigation could be possible depending on what was said.
The exchange followed Rep. Robert Garcia’s “lawyer up” post and Blanche’s statement that the Justice Department would defend Stephen Miller, who was set to become White House chief of staff.

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Key facts

Attorney general: Todd Blanche
CNN host: Dana Bash
House member mentioned: Rep. Robert Garcia of California
Administration official mentioned: Stephen Miller, described as set to become White House chief of staff
Blanche’s stated position: The Justice Department represents executive-branch members brought before Congress.
Potential investigations: Blanche said an investigation of some Democrats could depend on what was said.