Blanche Addresses Epstein Files and Doj's Ongoing Investigations
WHO:
NBC News - The family of Epstein survivor Virginia Roberts Giuffre responded to Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing.
NBC News - Todd Blanche is the Acting Attorney General.
Fox News - Todd Blanche is being questioned by senators.
WHAT:
NBC News - Vice President JD Vance stated during a podcast interview that the Trump administration "screwed up" communications regarding the Epstein files.
NY Post - Todd Blanche stated, "But we did not have evidence, as of now, of other men who ... Epstein helped traffic," emphasizing that this does not mean it didn't happen.
NBC News - Todd Blanche faced questions regarding the handling of the Epstein files, crime statistics, and a Trump settlement with the IRS during his confirmation hearing.
Fox News - Todd Blanche stated that the Justice Department will prosecute anyone linked to Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation if new evidence emerges.
WHERE:
NBC News - The confirmation hearing took place on Capitol Hill.
WHY:
NBC News - The family of Virginia Roberts Giuffre expressed their reaction to the handling of the Epstein files during Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing.
Boston.com - Vance stated that the Trump administration "screwed up" communications around the Epstein files, specifically referencing former Attorney General Pam Bondi's claim about an alleged "client list" of Epstein's being "sitting on my desk right now."
Fox News - The Justice Department's commitment to pursue new suspects in the Epstein case is based on the emergence of new evidence.
HOW:
Fox News - Todd Blanche indicated that there are "no closed investigations" in the Epstein case.
(UPDATED July 16, 2026 00:15 UTC)
The family of Epstein survivor Virginia Roberts Giuffre has responded to Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing, expressing their concerns about the handling of the Epstein files. In a related development, Vice President JD Vance stated during a podcast interview that the Trump administration "screwed up" communications regarding these files. This exchange highlights ongoing discussions surrounding the Epstein case and its implications.
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(UPDATED July 15, 2026 22:17 UTC)
Vance criticized the Trump administration for mishandling communications related to the Epstein files, highlighting a specific claim made by former Attorney General Pam Bondi. He pointed out that Bondi had asserted an alleged "client list" of Epstein's was "sitting on my desk right now." This statement has drawn attention to the administration's approach to handling sensitive information during that time.
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(UPDATED July 15, 2026 21:20 UTC)
In a recent statement, Todd Blanche emphasized that while there is currently no evidence of other men involved in the trafficking activities linked to Epstein, this does not imply that such events did not occur. He made these remarks during an interview with the New York Post. The ongoing investigation continues to unfold, leaving many questions unanswered.
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(UPDATED July 15, 2026 20:28 UTC)
Todd Blanche is currently serving as the Acting Attorney General and is being questioned by senators during his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill. He faced inquiries about the handling of the Epstein files, crime statistics, and a settlement involving Trump with the IRS, while also affirming that the Justice Department will prosecute anyone linked to Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation if new evidence arises. Blanche emphasized that there are "no closed investigations" in the Epstein case, highlighting the department's commitment to pursuing new suspects as evidence emerges.