“"He has served with distinction, strengthening our nation's ability to address threats, both foreign and domestic" — Attorney General Todd Blanche on John Eisenberg's resignation, as quoted by Fox News, Nov. 6, 2026”
The claim: “"He has served with distinction, strengthening our nation's ability to address threats, both foreign and domestic" — Attorney General Todd Blanche on John Eisenberg's resignation, as quoted by Fox News, Nov. 6, 2026”
Why we rated it this way: Blanche's own X post on Nov. 6 says he accepted Eisenberg's resignation as head of the National Security Division and contains the exact sentence Fox quotes. The post went up shortly before Fox's 11:21 a.m. ET story, consistent with Fox's account that Blanche announced it on social media after Fox learned of the departure.
See the evidenceWhat would change our rating: A DOJ statement saying Eisenberg was removed rather than resigned, or a deleted or edited Blanche post with different wording, would change this verdict.
Our read
Blanche's own X post on Nov. 6 says he accepted Eisenberg's resignation as head of the National Security Division and contains the exact sentence Fox quotes. The post went up shortly before Fox's 11:21 a.m. ET story, consistent with Fox's account that Blanche announced it on social media after Fox learned of the departure.
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Nov 6, 2026, 11:10 PM CST
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Late Check. Fox News says Justice Department national security chief John Eisenberg resigned, and Attorney General Todd Blanche praised his service. Blanche's own post matches the quote. Verdict: matches record.
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