Senators Tillis and Cornyn Fold After Raising Questions About Todd Blanche

The Last Days Of Jeffrey Epstein · Aug 7, 2026 · 11m

Sens. Thom Tillis and John Cornyn faced sharp criticism for supporting Todd Blanche’s nomination after Epstein survivors urged them to oppose it. Both senators had publicly raised concerns about Blanche and used their positions on the Senate Judiciary Committee to delay the nomination and seek concessions. Tillis had also said Blanche needed to meet with survivors before receiving his support. After that meeting took place, however, the survivors reportedly remained opposed to the nomination, and both senators ultimately voted to advance Blanche. Critics argued that the senators treated the…