Blanche: Trump's Pick for Acting AG

0:00It's April 7. From your city to your ears, this is Canada News today, powered by AI. I'm Quarry with the Story. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche dropped a bombshell this Tuesday, saying only President Trump knows why Pam Bondi got the boot as attorney. General last week. Blanche stepped up from his deputy role to take the top spot on an acting basis, and he made it clear during a press chat that no one else has a clue. About the Shake Up. Blanche brushed off questions about whether Bondi's ouster tied to her not chasing cases against Trump's foes. He insisted he feels zero pressure in the job, even with the president's push for payback against past critics. Trump's got a right to demand probes and to folks he thinks wronged him, Blanche added, calling it his duty to steer the nation that way. Right now, the Justice Department is juggling thousands of active investigations and prosecutions nationwide. Some of those cases do target people and groups the president has beefed with before. Blanche stayed coy on whether he's gunning for the permanent gig.

1:02Whatever Trump decides, keep him as deputy, nominate him, or shift him elsewhere. Blanche is all in, ready to roll with it, and keep the department humming.