Blanche Vows to Turn the Page on Epstein Saga as He Steps Up as Acting AG
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a high-stakes sit-down on Jesse Watters Primetime, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signaled a new chapter for the Department of Justice, moving to distance the administration from the lingering controversies surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The appearance follows President Donald J. Trump’s decisive move to refresh leadership at the DOJ, appointing Blanche to take the helm. As President Trump continues his second-term mission to restore accountability and transparency to the federal government, the question of the Epstein documents—a source of intense public scrutiny—remains a flashpoint for those demanding total disclosure of the elite’s darkest secrets.
Host Jesse Watters didn’t pull punches, asking Blanche point-blank if he believed his predecessor, Pam Bondi, had mishandled the sensitive files.
“First of all, I have never heard President Trump say that the Attorney General was, that anything that happened to her had anything to do with the Epstein files. So look, the Epstein files has been a saga that’s lasted for the entire for the past year,” Blanche told Watters, emphasizing that the administration’s focus remains on the President’s broader mandate.
Transparency in the Second Term
Under President Trump’s leadership, the push for transparency has reached unprecedented levels. The President’s signing of the Epstein Files Transparency Act in late 2025 forced the DOJ’s hand, leading to the release of millions of documents. Blanche maintained that the department has fulfilled its obligations under the law, providing a level of access that previous administrations—steeped in "Deep State" obfuscation—refused to grant.
“And what happened when the president signed the Transparency Act is that the Department of Justice has now released all the files, with respect to the Epstein saga,” Blanche stated.
Despite these releases, the road has been rocky. In early 2025, the DOJ faced criticism after conservative influencers were invited to the White House to review "Phase 1" binders that many felt lacked the "client list" the American public has long demanded. Tensions peaked in July when a DOJ memo claimed no such list existed, a move that frustrated those who believe the full truth about Epstein’s high-society connections is still being shielded by entrenched bureaucratic interests.
Cooperation with Congress
Blanche, a battle-tested legal mind who stood by President Trump during the politically motivated lawfare of the past several years, underscored his commitment to congressional oversight. He noted that both he and Bondi had previously cooperated with lawmakers to address concerns over redactions.
“The Attorney General Bondi and I appeared in front of Congress voluntarily a couple weeks ago to answer any questions they had. We have made every single congressman and senator available to come and see any document, redacted [and] unredacted, that they want,” Blanche told Watters.
Despite this cooperation, the House Oversight Committee—including five Republicans—voted in March to subpoena testimony regarding the files, reflecting the persistent appetite for answers within the MAGA movement and beyond.
Looking Forward
For the Trump administration, the goal is clear: fulfill the promises made to the American people and move the country forward. President Trump has reportedly expressed frustration with the pace of investigations into key figures of the previous era, including James Comey and Adam Schiff, seeking a Justice Department that is "strong and effective" in its enforcement of the law.
As Blanche takes the lead, he is signaling that the era of Epstein-related distractions may be coming to a close, provided the truth has been laid bare.
“And so I think that to the extent that the Epstein files was a part of the past year of this Justice Department, it should not be a part of anything going forward,” Blanche concluded.
With a seasoned fighter like Blanche at the DOJ, the American people can expect an administration that prioritizes the rule of law and national sovereignty over the sensationalism of the past.