Epstein victims blast AG nominee Todd Blanche as condescending and evasive after meeting

Published Jul 17, 05:21 PM UTC

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein criticized acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche after a meeting at the Department of Justice, calling him condescending and evasive. They accused him of treating the sit-down as a mere formality to secure his Senate confirmation as permanent attorney general. Survivor Annie Farmer said Blanche was 'abrasive, condescending, and intentionally noncommittal.' Sen. Thom Tillis, who had threatened to block Blanche's nomination unless he met with victims, praised the meeting, potentially clearing the way for his vote. Blanche acknowledged the meeting was not cordial, noting victims wanted a form of justice he could not guarantee. The controversy follows a botched release of Epstein documents and Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Epstein files.