Senator Thom Tillis will not vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general unless Blanche first meets with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes. The condition, announced Thursday, is necessary to secure the support of all Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee, where Blanche currently needs their backing for confirmation.
Tillis stated his requirement for a meeting with the survivors, citing the need for them to be heard before he would advance Blanche's nomination. CBS News and Axios both reported Tillis’s stance, while PBS Newshour showed footage of Tillis making the announcement. The Washington Examiner also covered the story, relaying Tillis’s conditions for supporting Blanche.
Blanche is currently serving as acting attorney general. To clear the Senate Judiciary Committee, he requires unanimous support from Republicans, and Tillis's vote is crucial to achieving that goal. No right-leaning sources beyond the Washington Examiner reported on this development.
The focus on meetings with Epstein survivors stems from Blanche’s previous legal representation of Epstein, a convicted sex offender. While details regarding the specifics of those representations have not been released, Tillis's condition suggests an effort to address concerns about Blanche’s past work and ensure accountability for the victims.
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