What Blanche said about Trump, Epstein files during confirmation hearing for attorney general
Summary
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told the Senate Judiciary Committee that he gives President Trump honest advice and is not just someone who agrees with him. During his confirmation hearing, senators asked Blanche about his ties to President Trump, the Justice Department’s handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, and Trump’s IRS lawsuit settlement.Key Facts
- Todd Blanche is the acting attorney general and was previously President Trump’s defense lawyer.
- Blanche said he offers honest counsel to President Trump, not just agreement.
- He asked the Senate Judiciary Committee to trust him again and welcomed tough questions.
- Senators questioned Blanche about his relationship with President Trump.
- They also asked about how the Justice Department handled files connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Blanche faced questions concerning President Trump’s lawsuit settlement with the IRS.
- Blanche became acting attorney general after Pam Bondi was fired in April.
- The Senate approved Blanche as deputy attorney general in March 2025.
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