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Epstein survivors urge Senate Judiciary Committee to reject acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s full-time appointment
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Epstein survivors urge Senate Judiciary Committee to reject acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s full-time appointment

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged abuse urged senators this week to block Todd Blanche from becoming permanent attorney general, ahead of his scheduled appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes urged the U.S. Senate to reject acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s full-time appointment to lead the Department of Justice, according to a report published Monday ahead of upcoming Capitol Hill hearings.

The survivors called on lawmakers to oppose Blanche’s nomination during the confirmation process, framing their request around their experiences related to Epstein’s case and their view of Blanche’s suitability to serve as attorney general.

The report said Blanche is scheduled to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and Thursday for “consideration” as part of the confirmation process, placing the nomination on the committee’s near-term agenda.

The committee appearance is expected to include questions from senators on a range of departmental and legal issues, including how the Justice Department would handle public corruption, violent crime enforcement, and the protection of individuals in the criminal justice system, as is typical for attorney general confirmation proceedings.

A final decision on Blanche’s nomination would require further Senate action after the committee stage, with the nomination moving through the chamber as the process continues.

The Department of Justice has not been identified in the available material for an official confirmation of the hearing schedule details or the nomination timeline beyond what was reported by The Hill, which described the dates of Blanche’s Capitol Hill appearances.

Why It Matters

  • The Senate Judiciary Committee’s consideration is a key procedural step for any attorney general nomination, shaping how senators scrutinize Justice Department leadership.
  • The scheduled Wednesday and Thursday appearances determine when senators can question Blanche and build the public record that could influence later floor action.
  • The survivors’ push reflects the political and public-safety implications often associated with top Justice Department appointments and criminal justice leadership.
  • Whether Blanche can secure broader support after committee review will depend on the questions he answers during the hearing and the record developed there.

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Key Facts

  • Epstein survivors urged the Senate to reject acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s full-time appointment, according to The Hill.
  • The survivors made the request in advance of Senate Judiciary Committee consideration tied to Blanche’s nomination process.
  • The Hill reported Blanche is scheduled to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and Thursday.
  • The report framed the survivors’ request as opposition to Blanche’s appointment as attorney general.