- by foxnews
- 11 May 2026
"What we found in that very deep, substantial report is it was much more than just a rogue agent. It was much more than just a field office or a prosecutor," Blanche told Kayleigh McEnany.
"It was actually a systematic culture issue at the Department of Justice to target Christians, to target people based upon their religious beliefs."
Blanche called the findings "extraordinarily disappointing," but emphasized that the current administration is moving to dismantle bias in the DOJ.
"President Trump said on day one that this was [going to] change, and I'm happy to report that it has changed," Blanche said.
Former Attorney General Merrick Garland's emphasis on reproductive healthcare was another top focus of the report.
Republican lawmakers frequently confronted Garland over concerns about whether the DOJ's actions disadvantaged Christians. During a House hearing in 2023, Garland, who is Jewish and frequently references his family fleeing religious persecution in Europe in the 20th century, became emotional about the accusation.
"The idea that someone with my family background would discriminate against any religion is so outrageous, so absurd," Garland told lawmakers.
Fox News Digital reached out to a Biden representative for comment.
Fox News' Ashley Oliver contributed to this report.
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