Source: Fortune.com
Summary
Republican Senator Thom Tillis has stated that his support for Todd Blanche’s nomination as Attorney General depends on Blanche meeting with Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers. Blanche expressed willingness to meet with the accusers during his confirmation hearing, but Tillis wants it to happen before he votes. Blanche said he had hoped to meet with the accusers but it didn’t work out, and is trying to schedule another time. Epstein accuser Dani Bensky told lawmakers that Blanche never responded to their requests to meet.
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Blanche’s confirmation hearing has highlighted the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein case. Tillis is using his vote as leverage to ensure Blanche meets with the accusers. Blanche’s willingness to meet with the accusers is seen as a condition for Tillis’ support. The meeting is expected to happen before Tillis votes. Blanche’s apology for mistakes in the file release process has not quelled concerns.
Meetings as leverage, a familiar narrative.
Author: Evan Null
