U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, who previously served as Donald Trump's personal attorney, spoke to reporters during a White House press conference. The event covered a range of topics, including Trump, artificial intelligence, Iran, and the Supreme Court. Blanche, who is currently serving as the nation’s top law enforcement official, spent much of his time at the podium commenting on the heat. The Rose Garden, where the event took place, is no longer a garden but a paved area made of white stone slabs that reflect sunlight and contribute to the high temperatures. Blanche began by highlighting a few "wins" from the Trump administration’s recent arrests and investigations before opening the floor for questions. He noted that reporters were visibly sweating and remarked, "I noticed you guys are sweating, which is nice," adding, "I love to see that." On the recent Supreme Court ruling that blocked Trump’s plans to restrict mail-in ballots, Blanche said the president "has every right to communicate his concerns with the Supreme Court" and that "that's what democracy's about." He also emphasized that Trump has the right to "communicate his frustration to the American people." When asked about potential government interference in the upcoming midterm elections, Blanche responded that "the federal government is always involved in elections," a statement that many interpreted as intentionally vague. Regarding AI and the possibility of new regulations, he stated that "there's a lot of criminal laws" already in place and that "if anyone associated with AI violates criminal law, we'll prosecute it." He added that the government "is not going to regulate AI" and suggested that companies like OpenAI and Anthropic should "regulate themselves." Blanche also addressed Thomas Massie’s filing of articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth, who is currently under scrutiny for alleged mishandling related to Iran. Blanche defended Hegseth, stating that "Secretary Hegseth is doing a phenomenal job" and that "he follows the law." He also echoed comments made recently by JD Vance, stating, "You call it a war. I disagree with that characterization." When pressed about whether he would have advised Trump to publicly insult Supreme Court justices, Blanche avoided the question, focusing instead on the president’s right to criticize other branches of government. He also avoided direct answers on topics such as an FBI raid related to alleged 2020 election fraud and a Russian businessman linked to Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding. Finally, Blanche concluded the press conference by acknowledging that he had stayed longer than planned and offered a lighthearted apology for the reporters’ discomfort in the heat.