Todd Blanche
Mentioned in 186 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Todd Blanche Currently serving as Deputy Attorney General in the Trump administration, this figure is a former criminal defense attorney who previously represented Trump personally. Podcast discussion centers on his oversight of DOJ policy regarding the Epstein files release, his meetings with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, and allegations regarding her prison transfer, with commentary spanning concerns about document redaction, prosecutorial decisions, and potential conflicts of interest.
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Episode Appearances
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”
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”
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”
The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell · May 6, 2026
Hegseth: Ceasefire ’not over’ as U.S., Iran exchange fire in Strait
“Launching investigations into LGBTQ-inclusive school curricula in Illinois; auditioning for permanent AG position”
Deadline: White House · May 5, 2026
"Americans are feeling the squeeze”
“Part of Trump's inner circle lacking guardrails to prevent vanity projects and poor decisions”
Texas Agriculture Today · May 5, 2026
Texas Ag Today - May 5, 2026
“Announced DOJ antitrust investigation into beef processors and upcoming protein pricing settlement”
The Bulwark Podcast · May 5, 2026
Melissa Murray: Reclaim the Constitution
“Described as working overtime to become America's next attorney general through aggressive prosecutions”
We Can Do Hard Things · May 5, 2026
He’s Building a Massive Secret Bunker Beneath the Ballroom!! Amanda w Jon Golinger
“Trump's personal defense attorney now running DOJ; filed motion linking ballroom to national security”
The Dan Bongino Show · May 4, 2026
Their Plan Is Obvious (Ep. 2507)
“Leading DOJ personnel changes and removal of prosecutors who weaponized discretion”
The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell · Apr 30, 2026
Lawrence: The first six Americans killed in Trump's war died because Hegseth left them defenseless
“Criticized for false statements about proof standards and denying Trump directed Comey prosecution”
All In with Chris Hayes · Apr 30, 2026
Hayes RIPS Supreme Court ruling: Back towards 'policies of Jim Crow'
“Pursuing weak cases against James Comey, described as more competent but potentially more dangerous than predecessor”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Apr 29, 2026
James Comey and Violent Threats Against Trump, with Victor Davis Hanson, and the TRUTH About AI Danger, with Tristan Harris | Ep. 1306
“Defended Comey indictment at press conference; discussed discovery process and evidence”
Letters from an American · Apr 29, 2026
Questionable Claims
“Filed motion to dissolve court injunction on ballroom; pursuing charges against James Comey.”
The Dan Bongino Show · Apr 29, 2026
It's Happening Again, Again (Ep. 2505)
“Defended Comey indictment on CBS; explained seriousness of presidential threats in current threat environment”
Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer · Apr 29, 2026
Kash Patel's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week
“Announced criminal charges against SPLC alongside Kash Patel at press conference”
Sarah Westall - Business Game Changers · Apr 29, 2026
Iran, Ukraine & the Hidden Power of the City of London | Dr Dave Janda
“Identified as globalist blocking prosecutions of Russian collusion hoax, J6 defendants, and Fauci; operates behind scenes while Bondi takes public fall”
The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell · Apr 29, 2026
Lawrence: America revolted against George III's ‘madness.' King Charles found the madness in America
“Trump's former criminal defense lawyer, authored the Comey indictment, criticized as incompetent and pursuing malicious prosecution”
Bloomberg Law · Apr 29, 2026
Former FBI Director Comey Indicted for Second Time
“Announced indictment and discussed DOJ's position on threatening the president”
All In with Chris Hayes · Apr 29, 2026
Jimmy Kimmel targeted by Trump AGAIN as FCC opens sudden ABC review
“Trump's former criminal defense attorney; struggles to articulate legal theory for Comey seashell indictment”
The Bulwark Podcast · Apr 28, 2026
Carol Leonnig and Will Sommer: The Loons and the Loyalists Running the DOJ
“Systematically removing prosecutors who refuse to pursue politically motivated cases against Trump critics”
Today, Explained · Apr 28, 2026
“Staged”
“Former Trump defense lawyer now leading DOJ; his handling of the shooting incident positions him as frontrunner for permanent AG role.”
Up First from NPR · Apr 28, 2026
WHCA Shooter In Court, Trump-King Charles Relationship, Lebanon Ceasefire In Limbo
“Defended Secret Service response and stated system worked as designed”
The Headlines · Apr 28, 2026
King Charles Visits Trump as U.S.-U.K. Tensions Flare, and Airlines Ask White House for Help
“Announced charges against Cole Thomas Allen for attempted assassination at White House Correspondents' Dinner.”
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition · Apr 28, 2026
Trump Weighs Tehran Proposal; Kimmel Defends Comments about First Lady
“Laid out attempted assassination charge against Cole Allen, punishable by up to life in prison”
Up First from NPR · Apr 27, 2026
White House Response To Shooting, Shooter Investigation, King Charles State Visit
“Provided official statements on the investigation, characterizing the incident as dangerous but contained by security”
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition · Apr 27, 2026
DC Gala Attack Latest, US-Iran Talks at Stalemate
“Provided updates on shooting investigation and suspect details to media”
The Megyn Kelly Show · Apr 27, 2026
Shots Fired at WHCD in Apparent Assassination Attempt, Omar's Husband Shuts Winery: AM Update 4/27
“Discussed charges against alleged shooter and praised Secret Service response on NBC”
Morning Wire · Apr 27, 2026
Attack On Trump: Suspect Manifesto & Media Spin | 4.27.26
“Defended Secret Service protocols and said security perimeter worked as designed”
Consider This from NPR · Apr 26, 2026
What we know about the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
“Provided investigation updates on Sunday morning talk shows regarding the shooting”
The NPR Politics Podcast · Apr 26, 2026
Trump, Vance evacuated after shots fired at White House Correspondents' Dinner
“Addressed briefing room regarding investigation and promised charges against suspect”
Morning Brew Daily · Apr 24, 2026
US Soldier Caught Betting in Maduro Raid & Marijuana Reclassified as Less Dangerous
“Announced reclassification of marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 drug”
PBD Podcast · Apr 23, 2026
John Kiriakou: Ex-CIA Officer CONFRONTED Over Zionist Accusations | PBD Podcast #783
“Dropped SPLC indictment story; investigating Brennan and intelligence community abuses”
NPR News Now · Apr 23, 2026
NPR News: 04-23-2026 12PM EDT
“Signed order reclassifying medical marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · Apr 23, 2026
Melania’s Dark Past Surfaces as GOP Shuts Down Investigation?!!
“Recipient of congressional letter regarding Maxwell pardon discussions and Epstein investigation”
The Jesse Kelly Show · Apr 23, 2026
Trump DOJ Unleashes BIGGEST Indictment Yet
“Announced SPLC indictment and revealed details about SPLC funding of white nationalist informants”
Radio Atlantic · Apr 23, 2026
Kash Patel's FBI
“Trump's former criminal defense lawyer now leading DOJ; announced indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center”
Morning Wire · Apr 23, 2026
Virginia Gerrymandering Blocked & Left-Wing Nonprofit Scandal Spreads | 4.23.26
“Announced 11-count indictment against SPLC”