Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche meets with several survivors of Jeffrey Epstein under a condition tied to Republican Sen. Thom Tillis’s support for Blanche’s confirmation. Multiple outlets report that the meeting occurs after Tillis signals that his vote depends on Blanche meeting Epstein’s victims. Survivors describe the encounter as largely disappointing and lacking substantive responses. Jess Michaels, for example, says she left the meeting “disappointed, disturbed and undaunted.” Dani Bensky and other survivors tell outlets that Blanche spent substantially more time previously meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell and provided little or no engagement with survivors, including failing to address investigative leads they believe are relevant to Epstein and Maxwell’s crimes. Survivors also raise concerns about Maxwell’s subsequent transfer and about redactions in released Epstein-related materials, saying Blanche did not provide clear explanations. They further characterize the meeting as demoralizing and noncommittal, with Blanche refusing assurances about follow-up on potential leads. Tillis, however, publicly expresses satisfaction with Blanche’s efforts, saying Blanche met with victims and listened. Blanche also indicates he cannot meet directly with survivors if they have lawyers, but says he will talk to victims.