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UPDATED Aug 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Aug 16, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
Todd Blanche says Trump won’t direct prosecutions
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Todd Blanche says efforts to force states to turn over voter rolls will continue, but Trump does not direct prosecutions.
WHO: Todd Blanche
WHAT: Says Trump does not direct prosecutions while efforts to force states to turn over voter rolls will continue
WHEN: Reported Aug 16, 2026 at 12:39 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Blanche is responding to questions about whether Trump wants “yes men” and whether new AG will act independently from the White House.
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