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ruet

(10,318 posts) Fri Apr 3, 2026, 02:07 PM Apr 3

Blanche: Epstein Files 'Should Not Be a Part of Anything Going Forward' at DOJ [View all]

Source: The Hill

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is taking heat for seeking to distance himself from the Epstein files, saying they “should not be a part of anything going forward.”

The comments came during an interview late Thursday with Fox News’s Jesse Watters, who asked Blanche if he would agree that the files were “not handled well.”

Blanche went on to defend fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, saying her removal by President Trump had nothing to do with the investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

But Blanche also appeared to suggest the Department of Justice (DOJ) should now be able to turn the page on the saga.

Read more: https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/5814657-jeffrey-epstein-files-todd-blanche/

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Blanche: Epstein Files 'Should Not Be a Part of Anything Going Forward' at DOJ [View all] ruet Apr 3 OP

Somebody needs to step on this guy's tail, now. Midnight Writer Apr 3 #1

There are private sources. pwb Apr 3 #2

Not so fast... 2naSalit Apr 3 #3

Move along, nothing to see here folks...riight bro...another cover up loser person, brought to you by orange butt... wcmagumba Apr 3 #4

News for Blanche timms139 Apr 3 #5

You can go the way of John Mitchell too Blanche Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 3 #6

A Congressional Resolution to go fuck himself seems entirely within bounds Ponietz Apr 3 #7

Hell Bond's picture is barely in the trash can at the DOJ. Such a surprise....NOT Bengus81 Apr 3 #8

Says the guy who met with Ghislane Maxwell and got her transferred to a country-club prison. n/t Mister Ed Apr 3 #9

And he said that with a straight face. oasis Apr 3 #11

The "next page" at DOJ says,,, lastlib Apr 3 #10

Law is the law angrychair Apr 3 #12

... pecosbob Apr 3 #13

Here ya go, partner... OldBaldy1701E Apr 3 #15

You can 'suggest' all you want, Todd-O. OldBaldy1701E Apr 3 #14

He's right. The Epstein file should have been released in the past instead of dragging it out into the future. Marcuse Apr 3 #16

Instant crime? barbtries Apr 3 #17

Blanche is claiming that all of the Epstein material has been released, so the whole thing is over, done, finis. ShazzieB Apr 3 #18

Snuff films Whip-poor-will Apr 4 #19

But the will be part of things going forward end of story / the DoJ is in the crime business and we had crimes Botany Apr 4 #20

These Trump ass kissers will be in the history books, like Hitler's goons. Swede Apr 4 #21

Then you need to go to jail. I believe you have one month to produce them. travelingthrulife Apr 4 #22

Blanche is a liar - and should be held in contempt TBF Apr 4 #23

This guy must be carefully watched thought crime Apr 4 #24

Say that to Rep. Robert Garcia's face, Todd! ProudMNDemocrat Apr 4 #25

Same meathead that never won a trump case. Klarkashton Apr 4 #26

Good luck with that, dude. Like putting toothpaste back into the tube. Trump and MAGA hyped the Epstein files as Martin68 Apr 4 #27

Gross ck4829 Apr 6 #28