The DOJ's Transparency Problem Runs Deeper Than Independence Pledges As the Justice Department faces scrutiny over its perceived closeness to the White House, Attorney General Todd Blanche's refusal to pledge independence has drawn fresh attention.
This latest development is only a symptom of a broader issue: the department's woeful lack of transparency. In recent years, secrecy and opacity have become increasingly associated with effective governance.
The DOJ's opacity on key issues stands out starkly against this backdrop.