Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to answer a question on September 15, 2026, regarding whether he requested the resignation of Joe diGenova, an ally of former President Trump, from the Justice Department. This inquiry follows reports of a tense phone call between Blanche and diGenova prior to the lawyer's departure. Blanche stated, "I don't want to talk about communications I have with prosecutors. It's not fair to them."
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Attorney General Todd Blanche declines to confirm if he requested Joe diGenova's resignation
Attorney General Todd Blanche did not confirm whether he asked for Joe diGenova's resignation from the Justice Department during a press interaction on September 15, 2026. His comments followed reports of a tense phone call between the two before diGenova's departure.
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