PFAW--Trump Wants an Attorney General Loyal to Him — Not the Law

 Trump Wants an Attorney General Loyal to Him — Not the Law

• People For’s American Way Newsletter [July 2026] 

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  July 2026 Spotlight   Trump Wants an Attorney General Loyal to Him — Not the Law The Senate is considering handing Todd Blanche the most powerful law enforcement position in the country even as Epstein survivors urge senators to reject him. Their warning is part of a much larger case against Blanche, whose record includes advancing a $1.8 billion slush fund for Trump allies, proposing an IRS immunity deal that could save Trump as much as $100 million, targeting Trump’s critics, and, as noted, the botched partial release of the Epstein files that was required by law. These are not isolated controversies. They reveal what Blanche has already turned the Justice Department into: a vehicle for protecting Trump’s corruption, pursuing his grudges, and concealing information that could damage him. Sign our petition to the Senate opposing Todd Blanche >>   The Fight for Justice Runs Through the Midterms Donald Trump is counting on Todd Blanche to bend the Justice Department to serve his interests while Trump collaborators use the federal courts to expand his power and strip away our freedoms. People For is leading the fight to defeat Blanche, expose the damage being done by Trump judges, and build support for reforms that will restore balance and accountability to the federal judiciary, including the Supreme Court. The midterms are our chance to elect leaders who will reject Trump’s dangerous nominees, defend the rule of law, and fight for those essential reforms.    This Month $6 Million a Day: Trump’s Disclosures Show He Is the Swamp’s Biggest Monster How does a sitting president rake in $2.2 billion in a single year, averaging more than $6 million a day? Trump’s meme coin is only the beginning. His family’s crypto ventures, stock trades, federally backed mining deals, and even the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration reveal an extraordinary system of self-enrichment. And at the center of it all is acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who has worked to protect Trump from accountability and open new avenues for rewarding his allies with taxpayer dollars. The full scope of the grift shows just how completely Trump has erased the line between the presidency and personal profit.   Heritage Foundation Pushes Trump War Against Smithsonian The Heritage Foundation is not just cheering on the Trump administration’s campaign to rewrite the history presented by the Smithsonian. It is demanding that Secretary Lonnie Bunch III and the institution’s entire leadership be fired, while pushing to stop the National Museum of the American Latino from being built at all. Heritage’s talk of “dark Marxist forces” exposes the extremism driving this escalating attack: a coordinated effort by the movement behind Project 2025 to purge cultural institutions, erase uncomfortable truths, and force American history to serve the MAGA agenda.   Three Changes That Could Restore the Supreme Court’s Independence The Supreme Court’s rejection of Donald Trump’s attack on birthright citizenship brought enormous relief, but the fact that four justices were willing to embrace a theory echoing Dred Scott should set off alarms. That near miss capped a devastating term in which the right-wing majority dismantled critical checks on presidential power and repeatedly used its stealth docket to enable Trump’s authoritarian agenda. The term’s final decisions reveal a Supreme Court rapidly squandering its legitimacy and why momentum is growing for three essential reforms: term limits, an enforceable ethics code, and expansion under the next pro-democracy president. Sign our petitions in support of these court reform measures: Expand the court under the next pro-democracy president >> Establish real, enforceable ethics for supreme court justices >> Create term limits for supreme court justices >> Read our new report on the Supreme Court’s latest term and the threats facing us in the court’s upcoming term >>   The Art of Saving Democracy: An Action Kit for Making Change When democratic values feel strained and civic participation feels harder, creativity can be a powerful entry point. The Art of Saving Democracy Action Kit is an initiative from People For the American Way featuring 50 art postcards, mini posters, stickers, conversation starters, and a practical activism handbook. Showcasing work from 25 prominent artists, the kit offers tangible ways to strengthen civic engagement in your community. Whether you are organizing an event, writing to an elected official, gathering friends for conversation, or simply looking for a constructive way to respond to this moment, this kit meets you where you are. Order your Art for Democracy Action Kit here: ORDER NOW >>   At a moment when democratic norms are being tested and the future can feel uncertain, planning ahead is one meaningful way to help sustain a healthy democracy for the generations that follow. The choices we make today shape the world future generations will inherit, from the strength of our institutions to the values that guide our communities. Estate planning is about protecting the people and causes you love, making your wishes clear, and helping ensure that what matters most to you continues to have an impact long into the future. Too often, creating a will feels complicated, out of reach, or prohibitively expensive. That is why we are proud to partner with FreeWill, a no cost service that helps supporters create a will and plan their estate with confidence. It is a simple, accessible way to take care of your loved ones and put your values into action, on your own terms.   Religious Right Activists and GOP Members of Congress Call for Smithsonian Purge: ‘Let David Barton and Glenn Beck Run Our National Museums’ » Joshua Haymes and James Fishback Talk Christian Nationalism and Abolishing Abortion » Doug Wilson: I’m Pushing the Overton Window to Combat Feminism » Real Power At The Local Level: The Christian Nationalist Plan To Take Over The GOP » Using The 250th Anniversary To Spread False Christian Nationalist History » The Monstrous Misogyny of the Theobros »