Victims of Jeffrey Epstein blast Todd Blanche after meeting with the acting attorney general during his confirmation process.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with several victims of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday at the Department of Justice. The meeting was held following an ultimatum from Senator Thom Tillis, who required Blanche to engage with the survivors before he would vote to advance the nomination to the full Senate. While the administration announced the meeting was a productive initial discussion, many survivors expressed frustration with the outcome. Annie Farmer described Blanche as abrasive and condescending, noting that he refused to take accountability for mistakes made under his own leadership. Other survivors, including Dani Bensky, criticized the meeting as a "check-the-box" exercise intended to secure votes for his confirmation. Blanche defended his approach, stating that while the meeting was not entirely cordial, he intended to listen to their concerns. He emphasized that while he may not be able to provide immediate justice for every victim, he remains committed to pursuing future prosecutions.

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