The One Question That Gave Trump's DOJ Pick Away - The Kinzinger Report Podcast

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Todd Blanche’s Senate confirmation hearing offered a revealing look at how the Trump administration views the Justice Department. After hours of dodging questions about DOJ independence, January 6th pardons, and presidential power, one candid answer may have revealed where his true loyalty lies.

Adam Kinzinger breaks down Blanche’s confirmation hearing, why his responses raised alarms about the Justice Department’s independence, and what his testimony could mean if he is confirmed as Attorney General.

Plus: Trump’s nominee to lead the intelligence community refuses to say who won the 2020 election. JD Vance admits the White House mishandled the Epstein files. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rolls out a controversial Pentagon initiative inspired by "podcast medicine." And new reporting reveals the Pentagon has reviewed military options against Cuba while the conflict with Iran continues. - 07/16/2026.


⏱️ Video Chapters ⏱️
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Who Does Blanche Work For?
03:10 The Words Clayton Couldn't Say
05:40 Vance Finally Admits the Obvious
07:38 The Pentagon's Image Problem
09:53 Planning the Next War

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