Todd Blanche
Mentioned in 220 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Todd Blanche Bio Currently serving as Deputy Attorney General in the Trump administration, this former criminal defense attorney has become a central figure in podcast discussions surrounding the DOJ's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files release and related matters. Podcasters have scrutinized his involvement in decisions regarding Ghislaine Maxwell's prison transfer, his interviews with Maxwell post-conviction, and the DOJ's approach to document redactions and potential prosecutions stemming from the Epstein case. His dual role as Trump's former personal lawyer and current DOJ official has prompted significant media attention and debate about potential conflicts of interest.
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Episode Appearances
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition · Jul 16, 2026
US Bombs Persian Gulf Supertanker, Warsh: Trump Hasn't Interfered
“Faced confirmation hearing questions about immunity fund for Trump and concerns about independence from president”
Bloomberg Law · Jul 16, 2026
Todd Blanche Faces Skeptical Senators
“Trump's former personal lawyer facing confirmation hearing with questions about independence and ethical conduct”
Letters from an American · Jun 16, 2026
Testing the Limits
“Agreed DOJ will not prosecute Trump, his sons, or Trump Organization for tax evasion”
Law and Chaos · Jun 16, 2026
Ep 237 — A Slush Fund By Any Other Name Would Still Reek
“Made verbal assurances to Congress about anti-weaponization fund being dead; required to file declaration under penalty of perjury”
The Lawfare Podcast · Jun 12, 2026
Rational Security: The “Forbidden Fruit” Edition
“Formally nominated as permanent Attorney General; discussed extensively for willingness to weaponize DOJ against Trump's political opponents despite SDNY background suggesting institutional respect”
Pod Save America · Jun 12, 2026
Cage Match Inside the White House
“Criticized for refusing to submit written statement killing slush fund; involved in Epstein documents strategy discussions”
Letters from an American · Jun 11, 2026
Trying to Rewrite the Story
“Present during Trump's claimed discussion about deliberately damaging economy to prevent Iranian nuclear weapon”
The Tara Palmeri Show · Jun 11, 2026
White House MELTDOWN Over Epstein Files w/ Legal AF's Michael Popok
“Trump's former defense attorney now leading DOJ, central figure in Epstein files strategy and potential impeachment target”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Jun 11, 2026
6/11/26: Trump Considered Nuking Iran, Trump Says He Loves Inflation, Morning Joe Vs Platner
“Interviewed Ghislaine Maxwell on behalf of administration; advised on legal strategy for Epstein files crisis management”
The Oath and The Office · Jun 11, 2026
Trump Melts Down as Congress Pushes Back
“Trump's personal criminal defense lawyer nominated as Attorney General; defended insurrectionists and Ghislaine Maxwell”
Letters from an American · Jun 10, 2026
A Very Big Deal Indeed
“Trump's personal attorney nominated as AG; accused of flouting law to pursue Trump's enemies and suppress Epstein Files.”
The Tara Palmeri Show · Jun 10, 2026
What Epstein’s Assistant of 18 Years Lesley Groff Didn’t Tell Congress
“Defended Trump in E. Jean Carroll case; nominated as attorney general after defending convicted child predator”
The Headlines · Jun 9, 2026
The Holdup at the Center of the Iran Talks, and Trump’s Baseless New Claims of Voter Fraud
“Formally nominated as Attorney General; served as acting AG since April; Trump's former personal lawyer”
Law and Chaos · Jun 9, 2026
Ep 235 — The Only Thing Bigger Than The UFC Claw Is The Grift
“Leading effort to prosecute Trump's political enemies including James Comey; using subordinates to pressure US attorneys”
Letters from an American · Jun 9, 2026
Trump Walks Out
“Discussed $1.776 billion slush fund that Trump hopes to revive despite Blanche declaring it dead”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 8, 2026
Bill Kristol: Make It the Summer of Epstein
“Organized Epstein cover-up and moved Maxwell to nicer facility; defended Epstein publicly while minimizing Trump's involvement”
The Dan Bongino Show · Jun 8, 2026
I'm Sorry I Have To Do This (Ep. 2531)
“Discussed counterterrorism operations and ISIS material support indictments in California”
The Daily · Jun 8, 2026
Congressional Republicans Try a New Approach: Telling Trump No
“Testified before Congress on weaponization fund; met with Senate Republicans to address concerns”
Strict Scrutiny · Jun 8, 2026
Affirmative Action for Mediocre Men
“Nominated as AG; testified before House Appropriations on insurrectionist slush fund without committing to written end”
Letters from an American · Jun 3, 2026
Destroying the Rule of Law
“Refused to commit in writing to dropping Trump amnesty plan for tax violations and future audit exemptions”
Today, Explained · Jun 3, 2026
Trump enters his flop era
“Testified before Congress that DOJ will not pursue the slush fund; negotiated original settlement”
Up First from NPR · Jun 3, 2026
Primary Results, DOJ Scraps Anti-Weaponization Fund, Trump Appoints Acting DNI
“Testified to Congress that DOJ is scrapping anti-weaponization fund; maintains Trump IRS protections”
The Headlines · Jun 3, 2026
Trump’s Controversial Pick to Oversee U.S. Intelligence, and a Surge in Preventable Diseases
“Announced Trump's $1.8 billion fund will not proceed but immunity from tax audits will remain”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Jun 2, 2026
Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ is a problem for the GOP
“Signed immunity provisions granting Trump and his family tax protection without Treasury/IRS authorization”
Up First from NPR · Jun 1, 2026
Israel Pushes Deeper Into Lebanon, Immigration Bill Stalled, Anti-Weaponization Fund
“Expected to testify on anti-weaponization fund and beneficiaries before House budget hearing”
Strict Scrutiny · Jun 1, 2026
Ballrooms, ‘Bama and (Very) Bad Behavior
“Auditioning for permanent AG role through aggressive prosecutions; made statements establishing vindictive intent”
The NPR Politics Podcast · May 29, 2026
Which Democrats could be on the presidential ballot in 2028?
“Leading DOJ investigations into Trump's perceived political enemies and anti-weaponization fund”
Search Engine · May 29, 2026
Why do we have to pay into the new Anti-Weaponization Fund?
“Trump's former personal lawyer now negotiating settlement terms and will appoint board overseeing fund distribution”
DSR's Words Matter · May 28, 2026
The One and Only Way to Truly Defeat the Trump Crime Family
“Criticized as fascist for orchestrating vindictive prosecution of E. Jean Carroll while remaining Trump's lawyer”
Strict Scrutiny · May 25, 2026
Trump's Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Grift
“Central figure in insurrectionist slush fund creation; oversees settlement fund administration”
Pod Save America · May 24, 2026
50 Shades of Legal Gray
“Trump's former defense lawyer negotiating $1.8 billion settlement; faced Senate Republican pushback”
Pod Save America · May 22, 2026
Trump's Revenge Leads to Republican Revolt
“Defended insurrectionist slush fund proposal, refused to rule out violent offenders as eligible recipients”
Letters from an American · May 22, 2026
Blocking the Slush Fund
“Named in lawsuit; added addendum to original slush fund agreement; questioned on ethics promise adherence”
DSR's Words Matter · May 21, 2026
Is Trump America’s Greatest Criminal Mastermind?
“Orchestrated the controversial $1.776 billion settlement agreement; former SDNY assistant US attorney”
The Bulwark Podcast · May 21, 2026
Amanda Carpenter, Sarah Longwell, & Sam Stein: Trump Gives His Family a Free Pass to Crime
“Presented settlement proposal to Capitol Hill with tenuous connection between harm and remedies”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · May 21, 2026
All Chaos Breaks Loose as GOP Blocks Trump’s Agenda
“Trump's AG defended the $1.8 billion settlement fund in CNN interview, claiming taxpayers would support compensating insurrectionists”
The Headlines · May 21, 2026
Inside Trump’s Pressure Campaign on Cuba, and Why Food Banks Are Getting Squeezed
“Announced indictment charges against Raul Castro at press conference”
Up First from NPR · May 21, 2026
Trump Warns GOP Over Ballroom Funding, Trump Gives Iran More Time, Castro Charged
“Announced Raul Castro indictment at Freedom Tower in Miami press conference”
The Megyn Kelly Show · May 21, 2026
DOJ Charges Castro, House Hearing Targets SPLC, Bezos Slams Mamdani & Praises Trump: AM Update 5/21
“Announced indictment of Raul Castro and five Cuban fighter pilots in Miami on charges of conspiracy and murder.”
The Daily · May 20, 2026
Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Revenge Plan
“Trump's former personal lawyer now leading DOJ; controls five-person panel distributing compensation fund”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · May 19, 2026
Trump’s MAGA Loyalty Test Heads to the Ballot Box
“Testifying on Capitol Hill regarding $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund creation”
Up First from NPR · May 19, 2026
San Diego Mosque Shooting, Primaries Test Trump Influence, Trump IRS Suit
“Overseeing the anti-weaponization fund and appointed to manage board that will distribute taxpayer money”
The Headlines · May 19, 2026
Trump’s New $1.8 Billion Pot of Money, and a Deadly Mosque Attack in California
“Will appoint five-member board to control Trump's compensation fund with presidential removal authority”
Pod Save America · May 19, 2026
The Bruised Hand in the Cookie Jar
“Will appoint board members to $1.776B slush fund for Trump allies and January 6 participants”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · May 19, 2026
MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 5/19/26
“Involved in creating $1.776 billion weaponization fund for January 6 defendants”
The Bulwark Podcast · May 12, 2026
James Comey: We Can't Trust the DOJ
“Bragged at CPAC about firing 200+ career DOJ/FBI officials involved in Trump prosecutions”
DSR's Words Matter · May 7, 2026
The Disease that is Killing the Justice Department... and Much of DC
“Criticized for dropping investigations into Republican allies, intervening in E. Jean Carroll case, and acting as Trump's personal lawyer”
The Tucker Carlson Show · May 7, 2026
Rep. Thomas Massie: Battling the Treachery of Trump’s Republican Party, AIPAC, and the Epstein Class
“DOJ official refusing to release Epstein files despite legal mandate; potentially criminally prosecutable”
The Jesse Kelly Show · May 6, 2026
Democrat Judge Just Did The UNTHINKABLE
“Quoted discussing systematic anti-Christian bias in Department of Justice under previous administration”
The Daily Beans · May 6, 2026
Billion Dollar Ballroom (feat. Carissa Véliz)
“Filed midnight court filing claiming ballroom would be funded entirely by private donations with zero taxpayer money”