Trump's Former Lawyer Todd Blanche Faces Contentious Senate Hearing, Meets With Epstein Victims
The Atlantic—Todd Blanche, President Trump's personal attorney through his criminal proceedings, faced a contentious Senate confirmation hearing marked by pressure from lawmakers to meet with Jeffrey Epstein's abuse victims. Blanche subsequently met with the victims during the confirmation process. Critics argued the hearing functioned primarily as a loyalty test to Trump rather than a substantive vetting of qualifications. Confirmation would install a significant Trump loyalist in a senior federal legal role.
- The Atlantic — The Biggest Takeaway From Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Hearing
- news.com.au — ‘Extraordinarily obnoxious’: 5 explosive moments from Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing
- NOTUS — Senators pressured Todd Blanche to meet with Epstein abuse victims during his confirmation hearing
- NOTUS — Blanche met with Epstein victims as the confirmation push continued
- Slate — Critics called the confirmation hearing primarily a Trump loyalty test