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Outrage: Blanche demands Epstein victims 'do the legwork' for prosecution

Jul 17, 2026Left

Epstein survivor Jess Michaels says Trump’s nominated attorney general Todd Blanche is still utterly committed to representing President Donald Trump over justice for victims of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. “The short answer is [‘m] disappointed,” Michaels told MS NOW anchor Nicole Wallace on Friday, while describing a meeting with the acting…

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Tillis: Blanche meeting with Epstein victims ‘a very important part of getting to yes’

The Hill

Jul 16, 2026

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Tillis: Blanche meeting with Epstein victims ‘a very important part of getting to yes’

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Thursday he would not vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general if he does not meet with Epstein survivors who have reached out to the Justice Department. Tiillis said he has a “positive predisposition” to Blanche, the acting attorney general who sat for several hours of questions Wednesday…

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Epstein victims unsatisfied after meeting with Todd Blanche: ‘Checking a box’

Washington Examiner

Jul 17, 2026

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Epstein victims unsatisfied after meeting with Todd Blanche: ‘Checking a box’

Victims of the late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein emerged from a long-awaited meeting with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Thursday, with some describing the discussion as a meaningful first step while others dismissed it as a political exercise tied to Blanche’s Senate confirmation fight. The meeting was the result of conditions set forth by…

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