The Short-Sighted Rage of the MAGA DOJ (and Why It Will Backfire)

Republicans should reject Todd Blanche out of self-interest.

Jul 21, 2026

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Don Moynihan is the J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy at the University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy. Subscribe to his Substack, Can We Still Govern?

The idea at the heart of liberalism is mutual tolerance. I will not infringe on your rights as long as you do not infringe on mine. I will treat you reasonably when I hav…

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Don Moynihan

Professor of Public Policy, Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan. Immigrant. Researches and teaches about government, administrative burdens, and politicization.