Gonzales: DOJ independence argument is partly right
By The BriefBrief
Former AG Alberto Gonzales says Attorney General Todd Blanche is partly right on DOJ independence.
WHO:Alberto Gonzales
WHAT:Said Attorney General Todd Blanche is partly right that DOJ should not operate independently of the White House, but remain independent in investigations and prosecutions.
WHEN:Reported Aug 17, 2026 at 7:09 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Reacting to Blanche's argument about how the Justice Department should relate to White House priorities while maintaining independence in investigations and prosecutions.
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