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Senator Tillis links AG nod to Blanche meeting Epstein accusers

Senator Thom Tillis is conditioning his support for Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination on Blanche meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's accusers. Blanche stated he had hoped to meet with them but it "didn't work out," though he is willing to investigate any criminal activity related to Epstein. One accuser, Dani Bensky, claimed Blanche ignored repeated requests for a meeting. Blanche defended the Department of Justice's handling of Epstein files, acknowledging minor redaction errors but emphasizing immediate rectification efforts. AI

RANK_REASON A US Senator is using a nomination process to pressure a nominee to meet with victims of a high-profile criminal case. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Senator Tillis links AG nod to Blanche meeting Epstein accusers

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Alanna Durkin Richer, Joey Cappelletti, The Associated Press ·

    Epstein survivors say Todd Blanche ignored them. Now one Republican senator is making him listen

    As Trump’s AG nominee apologizes for redaction errors that left nude photos and names of accusers exposed, Thom Tillis is dangling his decisive vote.