Acting U.S.Attorney General Todd Blanche has stated that he is putting in place what he described as “roadblocks” within the Department of Justice aimed at preventing potential future prosecutions of President Donald Trump once his presidency ends.

His remarks were made during an interview that drew attention from political commentators and journalists, and they have intensified ongoing debate about the independence of the Justice Department.

According to the article, Blanche expressed concern about possible actions by Democratic officials who might pursue legal cases against Trump after he leaves office.

The report also notes that critics argue these moves amount to turning the Justice Department into a protective mechanism for the president rather than an independent legal institution.

Among the actions referenced, Blanche previously signed an addendum that declared the federal government would be “forever barred” from pursuing IRS audits or tax-related claims against Trump, his family, or associated businesses, stemming from a settlement over leaked tax records.However, there is dispute over whether that protection would extend to future audits.Additionally, Blanche had supported a large “anti-weaponization” fund but later withdrew backing after resistance in the Senate.

He has also publicly criticized what he calls activist judicial behavior and previously urged lawyers to push back against judges obstructing Trump’s agenda, drawing criticism from former federal judges.

Before his current role, Blanche served as Trump’s personal criminal defense attorney, a detail frequently cited by critics who question his impartiality in office.

The article frames these developments within broader concerns over politicization of the Justice Department and ongoing tensions between the executive branch and legal institutions in the United States.