Todd Blanche, a lawyer seeking confirmation, testifies at a contentious Senate hearing where his prior work related to Jeffrey Epstein and the Justice Department comes under scrutiny. Multiple exchanges center on Blanche’s relationships to former President Donald Trump and whether he previously represented Trump, with Blanche initially answering that he “is” Trump’s lawyer before correcting himself and saying he “was” his lawyer. The hearing also includes his response to Epstein-related victims, during which Blanche offers an apology to them, while simultaneously defending the Justice Department and his own role. Senators press Blanche on aspects of his past legal work and the implications for accountability and victims’ treatment. The testimony is described as testy, with interruptions and sharp questioning as lawmakers seek clarity about the scope of Blanche’s representations and his views on federal actions connected to Epstein-related matters. The hearing reflects disagreement between senators and Blanche over how his conduct and legal positions should be characterized, even as he states that he is apologizing to the victims referenced in the discussion.