“Just as guilty” - Acting AG Todd Blanche blames media for rise in political violence

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche delivered a pointed critique of the media during a Department of Justice briefing on Monday, April 27, 2026, following the assassination attempt by Cole Tomas Allen at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Watch the full video for the Department of Justice’s formal assessment of the current threat landscape and the administration's stance on media accountability. Follow our page for consistent updates and principled reporting on the legal developments and security challenges shaping the nation. #BreakingNews #ToddBlanche #DOJ #PoliticalViolence #WhiteHouse #Trump #MediaRhetoric #NationalSecurity #WHCDShooting