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ruet

(10,305 posts) Fri Apr 3, 2026, 02:07 PM Friday

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 Friday OP

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

There are private sources. pwb Friday #2

Not so fast... 2naSalit Friday #3

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

News for Blanche timms139 Friday #5

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

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

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

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

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

The "next page" at DOJ says,,, lastlib Friday #10

Law is the law angrychair Friday #12

... pecosbob Friday #13

Here ya go, partner... OldBaldy1701E Friday #15

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

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

Instant crime? barbtries Friday #17

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

Snuff films Whip-poor-will Saturday #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 Saturday #20

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

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

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

This guy must be carefully watched thought crime Saturday #24

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

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

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

Gross ck4829 Yesterday #28