Fact Check: Did Trump say Todd Blanche kept him out of jail for years?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: U.S. President Donald Trump said acting Attorney General Todd Blanche kept him “out of jail for years.”

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: Donald Trump did say that acting Attorney General Todd Blanche kept him “out of jail for years.”

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Date: 05/18/2026

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Last Updated on May 18, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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