Epstein Survivors Take Aim at Blanche After DOJ Meeting Ahead of AG Vote

Epstein survivors and relatives blasted acting Attorney General Todd Blanche after a face-to-face DOJ meeting ahead of his nomination to be attorney general, calling him condescending and accusing him of treating the session as a mere checkbox to win confirmation. Sen. Thom Tillis had pressed for the meeting, and with Democrats opposed to Blanche and Republicans divided on his confirmation, his fate could hinge on a handful of votes in the Judiciary Committee, especially after a vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham. The DOJ said the discussion was productive, while Blanche acknowledged not all interactions were cordial as he emphasized pursuing prosecutions to deliver justice and accountability for Epstein-related matters.