Todd Blanche grilled by US lawmakers over Epstein files, Trump tax immunity
- Posted on July 15, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
During congressional hearings, Todd Blanche, nominated as attorney general, faced intense scrutiny from lawmakers regarding his handling of the Epstein case files and questions surrounding presidential tax immunity protections. Discussions also centered on a controversial 1.8 billion dollar compensation fund allegedly designed to benefit the president's political associates, raising concerns about governmental accountability and potential conflicts of interest.
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Todd Blanche grilled by US lawmakers over Epstein files, Trump tax immunity
The attorney general nominee was also questioned about the US$1.8 billion ‘slush fund’ to compensate the president’s allies.
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