Senator Tillis accused of ditching Epstein survivors after promising meeting

After the Senate Judiciary Committee approved Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, a coalition of Jeffrey Epstein survivors issued a joint statement expressing deep disappointment. They accused Senator Thom Tillis of reneging on a publicly recorded promise to meet with them, noting that they waited in his office lobby for 45 minutes before a staff member informed them the meeting was cancelled. The survivors also criticized Senator John Cornyn for refusing to listen to their testimony before casting his vote on Blanche.

Activist Cheyenne Hunt shared the footage of Tillis’s pledge on X, calling the senator’s actions disrespectful and cowardly. The criticism adds to the broader scrutiny of Blanche’s role in handling Epstein files and the lighter treatment of Ghislaine Maxwell. The survivors’ statement underscores their frustration with senators they say have avoided direct accountability. Their remarks highlight ongoing tensions surrounding the confirmation process and the handling of Epstein-related investigations.