Epstein victims called acting attorney general "abrasive" after DOJ meeting
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Survivors said acting AG Todd Blanche was condescending and evasive, while Sen. Thom Tillis signaled the meeting may clear the way for his confirmation vote
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Tillis is one of many Republicans on the relevant committee handling Blanche's nomination, but his opposition could single-handedly end his bid to hold the AG roll in a permanent capacity.
A key Republican whose yes vote would be needed to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general said Thursday that Blanche needs to meet with victims of Jeffrey Epstein before he would be in favor of President Donald Trump’s choice.
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., questions acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during his confirmation hearing to be attorney general in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Outgoing Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Thursday he will not vote to confirm acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to the permanent role until Blanche meets with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse. Why it matters: Even a single Republican "no" vote on the Senate Judiciary Committee would prevent Bl…
A survivor of sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein testified at Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing on Thursday, hammering the acting Attorney General for meeting with Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell for nine hours while refusing to give them even one minute of his time.
"I expect that meeting to occur before I'm willing to vote out of this committee, and I'm trying to get to yes." The post Sen. Tillis Won’t Support Blanche for AG Until He Meets Epstein Survivors first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion .
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) said Thursday that he will not support Todd Blanche for attorney general unless President Donald Trump’s nominee first meets with women who say the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein abused them as minors.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican senator whose vote Todd Blanche needs to advance his nomination as attorney general suggested Thursday that his support hinges on Blanche first meeting with Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers. Sen.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was expected to meet Thursday with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein after a key Republican senator said it was necessary to earn his support for Blanche’s nomination to lead the Justice Department. Sen.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has met with accusers of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the demand of a Republican senator whose support is crucial to his nomination to lead the Justice Department.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was to meet with victims of Jeffrey Epstein and their lawyers on Thursday as he faces a contentious vote on his nomination in the Senate, according to two people familiar with the situation.
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.
A Republican senator whose vote Todd Blanche needs to advance his nomination as attorney general says Blanche first meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's accusers.
Senator Thom Tillis has announced that he will vote against Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination unless Blanche meets with the Epstein survivors he’s been avoiding for months. This could potentially kill Blanche’s nomination, as Blanche needs a “yes” vote from all 11 Republicans on the Senate …
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Thursday said he won’t vote in favor of Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general unless the nominee meets with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring. The Republican lawmaker, who is retiring and is considered a crucial…
Sen. Thom Tillis said that Todd Blanche must meet with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes before he'll vote to advance his nomination for attorney general out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will meet Thursday afternoon with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, following pressure from lawmakers during hearings on Capitol Hill this week.
Epstein survivor Dani Bensky describes the "emotional" meeting she and fellow survivors had with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Bensky calls for continued commitment from Blanche in the Epstein investigation, describing the meeting as "frustrating."
Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina said Thursday he will not vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general unless the Acting AG meets with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse first.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is meeting Thursday with survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following pressure from senators, sources tell CBS News. Nicole Killion reports.
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