A Republican senator whose vote is essential to President Donald Trump’s attorney general pick said on July 16 that the nominee must meet with accusers of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) made the demand during the second day of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing in Washington.
“I’m trying to get to ‘yes,’ but this is a very important part of getting to ‘yes,’” Tillis said.
Later on Capitol Hill, Blanche told reporters that he was working on setting up such a meeting. He also said the Justice Department was committed to meet with anyone who has evidence of crimes….