Ex-prosecutor flags charge that could sink Trump's AG pick
The gist
Former U.S. attorney Harry Litman called for Attorney General Todd Blanche's impeachment over prosecutions of Trump's perceived enemies.
The push tests whether Congress can hold a top law-enforcement official accountable.
How it unfolded
- 2025 -09Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on charges of making a false statement and obstruction tied to his 2020 Senate testimony, days after Trump publicly demanded action against him; Comey pleaded not guilty.
- 2025 -10John Bolton was indicted by a federal grand jury in Maryland on counts of unlawful transmission and retention of national defense information.
- May 20, 2026A photo caption identifies Todd Blanche as acting U.S. attorney general in Miami, Florida.
Key terms
- impeachment
- The process by which a legislature brings charges against an official for serious misconduct, possibly leading to removal after trial.
- attorney general
- The chief law enforcement officer of a government, heading its justice department and serving as its top legal advisor.
- Department of Justice
- Executive department of the U.S. federal government that enforces federal laws and administers justice.
Source: Wikipedia