Todd Blanche, formerly Donald Trump's personal attorney, was asked about the Justice Department's independence when he became attorney general. A journalist inquired if he would pledge the department's independence from the White House.

The expected response would be a commitment to impartial justice, with decisions based on facts and law. However, Blanche declined to make such a pledge, stating that no attorney general should do so.

Further details about Blanche's response and the context of the exchange are available from the source, providing more insight into his stance on the Justice Department's relationship with the White House.