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Two House Democrats back impeaching Todd Blanche over alleged rule of law breaches
Two House Democrats have voiced support for impeaching Attorney General Todd Blanche, accusing him of actions that undermine the rule of law. The comments signal a possible push to investigate the Justice Department if Democrats regain control of the House in January, but it is uncertain whether there is enough support for impeachment, which could divide the party early.
Representative Hank Johnson said Blanche’s conduct warranted impeachment and removal, while Representative Deborah Ross agreed but said Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth should be the first target. No Cabinet member has been removed through impeachment; in 2024, the Senate dismissed the House’s case against former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas without a full trial. Hegseth is also facing criticism from both parties over his handling of information about the Iran war, and Republican Thomas Massie has suggested he could introduce impeachment articles against him.
In short
- Two Democrats back impeaching Attorney General Todd Blanche.
- Deborah Ross says Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth should come first.
- Whether impeachment has wider support remains unclear.
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The case for
Supporters argue that impeachment is a constitutional check when an attorney general is alleged to have breached the rule of law, and that investigating Blanche could establish the facts and protect public confidence in equal justice. They may see a willingness to pursue accountability, even against a senior official, as essential to preventing abuses of executive power.
The case against
Sceptics may argue that impeachment should be reserved for clear, serious misconduct supported by evidence, and that the reported allegations have not yet established a case warranting removal. They may also worry that pursuing it without broad support would politicise oversight, deepen division and distract from the Justice Department’s work.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Democrats add new impeachment target Todd Blanche to top of secret subpoena list for carrying out Trump’s ‘political retribution’”.