Tillis says he won't support Blanche unless he meets with Epstein survivors
Summary
Senator Thom Tillis said he will not support Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination until Blanche meets with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse. Tillis wants this meeting before the Senate Judiciary Committee votes on Blanche’s confirmation.Key Facts
- Senator Thom Tillis wants Todd Blanche to meet Epstein survivors before voting to advance his nomination for attorney general.
- Blanche is the acting attorney general and is up for confirmation by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- Dani Bensky, an Epstein survivor, testified that her personal information was mistakenly made public by the Justice Department.
- Blanche apologized for mistakes in releasing Epstein-related documents and said staff could meet survivors, but he must go through their lawyers.
- The Judiciary Committee vote on Blanche’s nomination will happen in at least two weeks.
- The committee is closely divided between Republicans and Democrats, making Tillis’s vote important.
- Senator John Cornyn, another Republican whose support is needed, lost his primary.
- Blanche faced questions about a $10 billion lawsuit settlement with President Trump related to IRS tax return leaks.
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