Epstein survivor criticizes Blanche, calls meeting 'a performative move'

Epstein survivor criticizes Blanche, calls meeting 'a performative move'

July 21, 2026 · 7 min

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Liz Stein, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, criticizes Todd Blanche's meeting with survivors as a performative move amidst the Senate's consideration of his nomination to lead the Department of Justice.

The Senate is weighing President Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to lead the Department of Justice as questions continue over the administration's handling of investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. It comes days after Blanche met privately with several survivors of Epstein's abuse. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin spoke with Liz Stein, one of the survivors who met with Blanche. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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Guest: Liz Stein

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