Blanche dodges questions on investigating Democrats

Attorney General Todd Blanche sidestepped questions on Sunday about whether he would open investigations into Democratic members of Congress after President Trump’s comments urging probes into alleged “criminal” conduct. Appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Blanche was pressed about Trump ordering investigations against Democrats over calls to impeach certain cabinet officials. Blanche said the concern is “outright threats,” including threats directed at donors and people considering work with conservative institutions or the Trump administration. Host Dana Bash challenged his stance, arguing that Democrats’ oversight role is constitutionally prescribed and asking whether Blanche would investigate and how that relates to potential crimes. The segment follows renewed DOJ scrutiny after Tuesday’s elections.