Acting AG Todd Blanche on President Trumps sweeping pardons of January 6 rioters [sha1hLdZYJ7]

Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said during his confirmation hearing that he "doesn't question President Trump's authority or his decision" to issue sweeping pardons to rioters who were charged with crimes after the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.