Bob and Jack discuss President Trump’s nomination of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, the current acting attorney general, to become Attorney General. They review Blanche’s record at DOJ, including his role in political weaponization, ethics concerns, and the fallout from the proposed Anti-Weaponization Fund. They also examine why Trump is forcing a confirmation fight when Blanche could plausibly lead the Justice Department for the rest of Trump’s term without Senate confirmation. What’s at stake, they discuss, is whether the Senate will endorse, and thus take responsibility for, Trump’s DOJ weaponization campaign.Mentioned:* “The High Stakes of the Blanche Nomination” by Bob Bauer (Executive Functions, June 9, 2026) Get full access to Executive Functions at www.execfunctions.org/subscribe
Podzilla Summary coming soon
Sign up to get notified when the full AI-powered summary is ready.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Listen to This Episode
More from Executive Functions Chat
What Exactly is Bill Pulte’s New Job as Acting Director of National Intelligence?
The Anti-Weaponization Fund and Tax Immunity Gambits
The Many Challenges of AI Safety
Who Owns Presidential Records?
Get summaries like this every morning.
Free AI-powered recaps of Executive Functions Chat and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.