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

Published Jul 17, 07:51 PM UTC

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein criticized acting Attorney General Todd Blanche after a meeting at the Department of Justice, calling him condescending, evasive, and motivated solely to secure his Senate confirmation as permanent attorney general. Survivor Dani Bensky said Blanche treated the meeting as a 'check-the-box' exercise. Senator Thom Tillis, who had threatened to block the nomination unless such a meeting occurred, praised Blanche for the sit-down, potentially clearing the way for his vote. Blanche acknowledged the meeting was not cordial, noting he could not offer the victims the justice they seek. The meeting comes amid controversy over the DOJ's handling of Epstein-related documents and Blanche's nomination by President Trump after firing Attorney General Pam Bondi.