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On the recordJune 10, 2026
It appears that blind loyalty has paid off for Blanche—which is exactly how President Trump incentivizes his appointees to throw away their integrity.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Commenting on Todd Blanche's loyalty to Trump.

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