DOJ Official Todd Blanche on Domestic Terrorism and James Comey Indictment

Domestic Terrorism in Chicago

• ⚠️ Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Patel visited Chicago to address increasing threats and attacks against law enforcement.
• ⚡ Blanche described organized efforts by domestic terrorists to impede law enforcement, including blocking cars and arming individuals with heavy machinery.
• 🎯 He characterized these actions as domestic terrorism, not peaceful protest, and criticized local leaders for establishing "ICE free zones" which harbor illegal aliens.
• 🇺🇸 Blanche stated that President Trump would intervene if local leaders prioritize their opposition to him over the safety of their city and federal law enforcement.

Federal Law Enforcement Support

• 🤝 Blanche emphasized that the local law enforcement officers on the ground want to assist their federal counterparts.
• 🔍 The DOJ is investigating potential resistance from leadership within the police department, mayor's office, or city council, viewing it as part of a larger domestic terrorism resistance.
• 💰 He noted that these movements are well-financed and organized by groups aiming to harm the country, with the DOJ committed to uncovering this financial backing.

Equal Application of the Law

• ⚖️ Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche affirmed that the equal application of the law is a core principle of the Department of Justice.
• 🚫 He stated that the DOJ has gotten rid of the weaponization that occurred in previous administrations and is now applying the law equally to everyone, including rooting out corruption.
• 🏛️ Regarding the expected arraignment of former FBI Director James Comey, Blanche confirmed he will be arraigned in federal court like any other individual charged with a crime.
• 📈 The DOJ is not concerned about political blowback and will continue to investigate crimes, whether they are occurring now or happened in the past.