Texas U.S. Attorney Aaron Reitz delivered a blistering response to Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) this week, publicly defending his decision to order Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) to preserve records and slamming Schiff for suggesting no prosecutor would put their name behind an investigation of congressional Democrats.
The exchange stems from Reitz's letter to Blumenthal, first reported by RedState, ordering the Connecticut senator to preserve records related to his inquiries into private donors to President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project. Reitz advised Blumenthal that congressional investigations must serve a legitimate legislative purpose and raised concerns that the senator's probe may have an unconstitutional aim.
Reitz signed the letter "Semper Fidelis," a pointed sign-off given Blumenthal's past false claims of Vietnam-era Marine service. Attorney General Todd Blanche was then asked by reporters why a Texas U.S. Attorney would be involved in the matter. According to RedState, Schiff inserted himself into the questioning, claiming no prosecutor would "put their name" on going after Senate or House Democrats engaged in lawfare. But according to the report, Blanche had said no such thing and affirmed that the department stood by Reitz. Schiff's comment also ignored that Reitz had, in fact, signed his name to the letter.
Reitz responded directly on X, writing: "I put my name on it. Americans have a 1A right to associate w/ POTUS w/o targeting by vindictive Senators. What's more, spiteful Senators like you *don't* have a right to weaponize Congress. Kind of like you did w/ your 'Russia collusion' hoax. Now *that* was batshit crazy."
I put my name on it. Americans have a 1A right to associate w/ POTUS w/o targeting by vindictive Senators. What's more, spiteful Senators like you *don't* have a right to weaponize Congress. Kind of like you did w/ your "Russia collusion" hoax. Now *that* was batshit crazy. — @USAttyReitz
The post was amplified by RedState, which noted Reitz's willingness to confront both Blumenthal and Schiff directly rather than retreat. The outlet also reported that Reitz may have jurisdiction over the donor matter if the individuals in question are located in the Southern District of Texas.
The confrontation puts a spotlight on the growing tension between congressional Democrats and the Justice Department under the Trump administration. Democrats have launched investigations into private citizens and companies that choose to work with the administration, prompting pushback from federal prosecutors who argue such inquiries cross into unconstitutional territory.
For Reitz, the message was simple: his signature is on the line, and he is not backing down. His reference to the "Russia collusion" hoax invoked the years-long investigation that consumed the early Trump presidency and was later discredited in key respects, a sore subject for Schiff, who was a leading voice in promoting those claims.
It is not yet known whether Blumenthal will comply with the records preservation demand or whether further legal action will follow.
Our Take
This is how you handle a bully. Aaron Reitz did not hide behind spokespeople or issue a mealy-mouthed statement. He put his name on the line, told Schiff exactly what he thought, and reminded him that the First Amendment protects Americans who choose to associate with the president — even if it hurts a senator's feelings.
Schiff's comment was not just wrong; it was projection. He spent years weaponizing congressional committees against Trump and his associates, pushing the Russia collusion narrative that tore this country apart. Now he wants to pretend prosecutors would never go after Democrats? Spare us. Reitz saw the game and called it out.
The deeper issue is the weaponization of Congress itself. Democrats are threatening private donors who dare to support the president's projects. That is not oversight — it is intimidation. Reitz's letter to Blumenthal is a warning shot: if you come after Americans for exercising their constitutional rights, be prepared to show your work in court.
Patriots, this is what accountability looks like. When career politicians try to silence you by targeting your livelihood, you need prosecutors with the spine to push back. Reitz has demonstrated exactly that. The question now is whether others in the Justice Department will follow his lead — or whether they will let Schiff and his allies continue their lawfare unchecked.
