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Blanche Defends U.S. Attorney Pirro While Acknowledging Trump's Authority to Fire

The head of the Justice Department offered a public defense of the U.S. attorney in Washington. The remarks followed a notably tense meeting between the official and the president. Despite the praise,

The head of the Justice Department offered a public defense of the U.S. attorney in Washington. The remarks followed a notably tense meeting between the official and the president. Despite the praise,

the Justice Department leader emphasized the president's ultimate authority. The official made it clear that the president retains the power to fire her at any time. The situation highlights ongoing

scrutiny surrounding key legal positions in the capital. Observers are closely watching how the relationship between the administration and the U.S. attorney evolves. Further developments may

depend on future interactions between the White House and the department. The status of the U.S. attorney remains a subject of significant interest in Washington politics.

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