WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after Todd Blanche’s confirmation to serve as Attorney General passed the Senate, with all Democrats in objection.
“Todd Blanche is running the Epstein files cover-up, is personally involved with Ghislaine Maxwell’s cushy treatment, doxxed Epstein survivors, and continues to illegally withhold millions of files. Blanche has shown repeatedly that his loyalties are to Donald Trump, and he will continue to enable corruption in the White House. Now Chairman Comer must stick to his word and bring Blanche before our Committee immediately to answer under oath for his role in the White House cover-up,” said Ranking Member Robert Garcia.
In July 2026, Ranking Member Garcia and Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dick Durbin urged the Senate to reject Blanche’s nomination ahead of his confirmation hearing for his failed handling of the Epstein files and his personal involvement in moving Ghislaine Maxwell to a minimum-security prison. In June 2026, following the transcribed interview of former Attorney General Pam Bondi, Ranking Member Garcia demanded the Committee bring in Blanche for a transcribed interview regarding the Epstein investigation. In January 2026, Ranking Member Garcia condemned Blanche after the Department of Justice (DOJ) released only half of the Epstein files after months of defying the Oversight Committee subpoena and Epstein Files Transparency Act.
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