Jayapal Statement on Senate Judiciary Committee’s Advancement of Blanche Nomination for AG

SEATTLE, W.A. - U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), a Member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding the Senate Judiciary Committee's vote to advance the nomination of Todd Blanche to be Attorney General:

"This vote from Senate Republicans on the Judiciary Committee is disrespectful to survivors across the country and the world and to the American people who are calling for real accountability from a Trump Justice Department that has continued to turn a blind eye to the horrific abuses committed by Jeffrey Epstein and the predators and pedophiles around him. It is also a slap in the face to the American people who see yet another scam to benefit Trump's pockets and pardon January 6 insurrectionists who beat up cops and tried to steal an election. This 'deal' rubber-stamps Trump and his family's immunity from tax audits for the $2.3 billion he profited off the American people last year alone, and it still allows the DOJ to give individual payouts to January 6 insurrectionists while stealing from the American people for all of it.

"I have been so honored to work with and to get to know the Epstein survivors. These courageous women have stood up time and time again to demand justice from a DOJ that has protected predators while exposing and endangering survivors. Todd Blanche profoundly disrespected the survivors during a recent meeting, and Senators Cornyn and Tillis have reportedly refused to even meet with them. Knowing these women, I know that this is a setback, but they will not be silenced, and I will continue working to lift their voices every single day.

"There is zero evidence that Blanche intends to stop serving as Trump's personal lawyer and will instead serve as the people's lawyer for real justice. I call on Republican senators to find some courage and some conscience and deny Todd Blanche confirmation on the Senate Floor. The rubber stamping of this President and his destruction of our country, as he profits off American taxpayers and slashes healthcare, education and continues endless wars, must end."

Issues: Public Safety & Criminal Justice