Epstein survivors pan Blanche meeting as dismissive, "demoralizing"

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse criticized a meeting with attorney general nominee Todd Blanche as dismissive and demoralizing, calling it a box-checking exercise to secure his confirmation. Blanche met with survivors after Sen. Thom Tillis indicated such a meeting was necessary for his nomination to advance. Survivors described the encounter as lacking substance, while the DOJ called it a productive discussion.