Attorney General Blanche publicly backs Pirro after Trump criticism over Reflecting Pool
MeridStreet AI summaryUS Attorney General Todd Blanche publicly expressed his support for top Washington prosecutor Jeanine Pirro, who was criticized by US President Donald Trump for her handling of a case involving vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. This move is significant because it shows that not all members of the Trump administration agree with the President's assessment of Pirro's actions. The backing of Pirro by Blanche may also help to alleviate concerns about her position within the administration.
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