Senate Judiciary Democrats on Monday called an Epstein victim to appear before the committee and and answer questions about Todd Blanche’s conduct.
Survivor groups issued a PSA the same day, pressing senators to vote against his nomination for attorney general.
Blanche, who is serving as acting attorney general, confronts an iffy path to a permanent appointment as a crucial confirmation hearing approaches.
A Bloomberg report listed 19 still pending questions about his tenure, and a recent judge’s ruling singled out the controversy as a obstacle to his confirmation.
The combined pressure from lawmakers and survivor advocates adds new hurdles to Blanche’s bid for the chief legal post.