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SCARY: Trump's Criminal Defense Lawyer Is Running The DOJ - Democracy Docket
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. - 04/09/2026.
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
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