Former Trump attorney accuses administration of pardons and justice failures

Ty Cobb, who previously served as Donald Trump's lawyer, used a national TV platform to criticize the current administration for issuing pardons to people who have attacked police officers and to foreign authoritarian inmates, suggesting possible financial exchanges. He asserted that the only instances of law-enforcement support involve the unresolved killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, for which no inquiries have begun.

Cobb further argued that major crimes are being funneled into immigration prosecutions, a shift that does not enhance public safety, and noted the dismissal of many experienced civil servants. Attorney General Todd Blanche, confirmed under the administration, was singled out as a driver of these issues. Legal commentator Elie Honig reinforced the critique, stating that the Justice Department's political independence and courtroom credibility have eroded, with judges expressing distrust due to alleged false representations. Honig warned that Blanche's history offers little hope for reversal of these trends.