Blumenthal and Peters condemn alleged favoritism toward former clients
Richard BlumenthalSenator and investigations subcommittee ranking member, jointly writing with Gary Peters
Blumenthal and Peters argue that Ingrassia's reported intervention for the Tates threatens impartial law enforcement because he had represented them. They seek records and an account of whether he acted at White House direction.
“Mr. Ingrassia’s alleged actions in this case constitute a brazen interference with a federal investigation”
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Raskin and Ansari ask Blanche and Rubio about the administration's role in the Tate brothers' cases; Rubio said in July it had no role
Reps. Jamie Raskin and Yassamin Ansari asked Attorney General Todd Blanche and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on October 20, 2026 to disclose any administration involvement in the criminal cases against Andrew and Tristan Tate and to say whether it will honor the United Kingdom's extradition requests. In July, after the brothers were arrested in Miami, Rubio said there was no role for the administration to play, and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt answered no when asked whether it planned to intervene.
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The release reproduces their jointly signed letter. This entry records one joint position, dated to the letter.
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Their letter follows reporting that Ingrassia sought the return of seized devices.
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This is one joint statement. Its allegations are not treated as proven misconduct or a determination that the White House ordered it.
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The senators condemn alleged favorable treatment, while requesting evidence about who authorized it.
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