Trump Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanch Lied About Epstein Files Release Under Oath
"Blanch says, quote, 'We complied with the law.' That is a lie. The Epstein Files Transparency Act mandated the full release of the files by December 19th, 2025. It is July of 2026. It's been more than seven months. We still don't have the files."
About this episode
Political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen delivers a scathing analysis of Todd Blanch's confirmation hearing for Attorney General, accusing President Trump's nominee of repeatedly lying under oath about the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Cohen argues that Blanch falsely claimed the administration complied with federal law requiring full release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents by December 19, 2025, when in fact it is now July 2026 and the files remain unreleased. During the hearing, Blanch stated that releasing all files would be illegal, which Cohen characterizes as a deliberate distortion since the law mandates release of all documents except those containing victim information. Cohen highlights Blanch's refusal to commit to meeting with Epstein victims within 30 days, contrasting this with his willingness to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell, after which she was transferred to a lower-security facility. The commentator contends that Blanch's nomination is not based on qualifications but on his demonstrated loyalty to Trump as his former criminal defense attorney—a role Blanch inadvertently referenced during questioning. Cohen also notes that a Florida federal judge referred Blanch to the New York Bar for potential disciplinary action, including possible loss of his law license, for misconduct in a separate case. Throughout the episode, Cohen argues that Blanch is performing solely for Trump rather than the Senate, and that his confirmation would represent the installation of a deliberately corrupt attorney general designed to protect Trump's interests, particularly regarding suppression of the Epstein files.
Key takeaways
- Todd Blanch testified under oath that the Trump administration complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, but the mandated December 19, 2025 release deadline passed seven months ago with files still unreleased.
- Blanch falsely claimed that releasing all Epstein files would be illegal, when federal law actually mandates full release except for documents exposing victim information.
- The Attorney General nominee refused to commit to meeting with Epstein victims within 30 days despite previously meeting with convicted accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.
- A federal judge in Florida referred Blanch to the New York Bar for disciplinary proceedings including potential loss of his law license for misconduct and misrepresentation.
- During the hearing, Blanch accidentally referred to Trump in present tense as his client, revealing his continued loyalty as Trump's personal attorney rather than impartial public servant.
- Cohen argues Blanch was nominated specifically because Trump needs someone loyal who will suppress the Epstein files rather than someone qualified or honest.
- Republican senators are expected to confirm Blanch despite his lies and disqualifications, abandoning their oversight role as a co-equal branch of government.