Todd Blanche Melts Down Defending Absurd Comey Case
Todd Blanche, serving as Acting Attorney General under President Trump, faced intense scrutiny on 'Meet the Press' for defending the Justice Department's indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. His arguments were criticized by analysts Sam Stein and Will Saletan as unconvincing and legally flimsy. The case has drawn skepticism not only from Democrats but also from within Republican circles.
- ▪Todd Blanche appeared on 'Meet the Press' to defend the indictment of James Comey.
- ▪Sam Stein and Will Saletan challenged the legal and factual basis of the case against Comey.
- ▪The indictment has generated bipartisan skepticism, including doubts from some Republicans.
- ▪The segment was part of the Bulwark+ Takes series for paid subscribers.
- ▪Blanche's performance was described as a 'meltdown' under questioning.
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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/PreviewTodd Blanche Melts Down Defending Absurd Comey CaseSam Stein and Will SaletanMay 03, 2026∙ PaidShareOn ‘Meet the Press’, Todd Blanche, Trump’s Acting Attorney General, tries to defend the Justice Department’s indictment of James Comey, but the explanation doesn’t hold up particularly well under scrutiny. Sam Stein and Will Saletan take on the flimsy argument, the timeline, and why the case is drawing skepticism, not just from critics but with Republicans as well.Tickets for our Bulwark Live shows in San Diego and Los Angeles in May: https://thebulwark.com/eventsLeave a commentAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment.
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