This is just SO entangled. There are people all over the world in the files. I don't think that they will ever see the light of day, and I certainly don't think Epstein committed suicide. He was silenced before he could bring anyone down. Someone suggested that we should elect a woman as President-great idea because we know SHE wouldn't be in those files....
We are entitled to all of the records. We know that to be true. Epstein is dead, and it seems to me that the victims have the ultimate right to privacy, but there is no privilege or confidentiality for everything else. The inference is that the hidden records are laced with references to Trump and many other big shots who don't want to spend their last days in federal prisons.
It is clear that this law, passed by Congress, and signed by trump, was uncomplicated and straightforward. The Department of so-called 'justice' is itself subject not only to the law, but even the Constitution itself. No one is exempt from that.
The cowardly senators will confirm him regardless. Don't believe any of this talk of the republican senate abandoning the president. Take the slush fund and future immunity from tax related crimes as an example. There was plenty of hand-wringing, but no call for for Blanche's words to be codified. They still facilitated the passage of the ICE funding package.
I'm with you. I don't expect anything to happen by THIS Congress, but after the midterms, when the Democrats take majority control, I do expect not only legislation to help all American people but also massive oversight, subpoenas, power of the purse, and separation of powers happening. Things will change.
Question ...exactly who redacted those files? How much were they paid ? And why ? Because if they're questioned, what would they say .. were they told to redact the victims OR the perpetrators? That's where this is ......exactly who are the who's?
At one time, there were approximately 700 Department of Justice lawyers handling the review and redaction process. Right now, this Congress isn't going to compel any of their testimony. After the midterms, everything changes, and I'm confident the instructions and truth will come out.
Didn’t Katie Phang Sue to release the files? Frankly, I don’t know how any of these people have jobs. Blanche and Bondi should be disbarred and not being able to practice law ever again. What’s happening in this country makes me sick. We have predators out on the streets because they’re not holding people that raped children and trafficked children, and other others accountable. I really don’t feel safe with this kind of a government the villains go free and the rest of us have to tolerate it. I don’t think so. Why have laws if only some people have to follow them? This is bullshit every day in this country, where we are asked to tolerate this, while the common man would be in jail for the same. We have a pay to play justice system with separate rules for the lifestyles of the rich and dangerous.
“call both of your United States senators and tell them, in your own voice, that no nominee who buried close to three million Epstein documents deserves to be confirmed as Attorney General.” End there.
Omit: “until every page the law requires sits on the public record.” He STILL doesn’t deserve to be AG.
I anticipate both he and Bondi to face disciplinary hearings with their respective bar associations in New York and Florida. I also expect Congress, after the midterms, to investigate and force testimony under oath.
Here are the main criticisms raised against Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, drawn from both Democrats and Republicans:
1. Conflict of interest as Trump’s former personal attorney —
Blanche served as Trump’s personal defense attorney before joining the DOJ, which critics say compromises his ability to lead an independent Justice Department. 
2. Politicizing the DOJ —
Critics say Blanche has used the Justice Department to advance the president’s personal and political agenda, including pursuing indictments against Trump’s political opponents. 
3. The $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” controversy —
Blanche faced bipartisan backlash over a proposed $1.776 billion fund to compensate people claiming wrongful prosecution — a fund that originated from a settlement between the IRS and Trump, his family, and his businesses.  Critics, including Republican senators, opposed the fund due to lack of legislative oversight and concerns it would pay people convicted of attacking police officers on January 6. 
4. Lenient stance on January 6 rioters —
Sen. Thom Tillis, who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee, called Blanche’s apparent support for January 6 insurrectionists a “circuit-breaker” that could block his confirmation. 
5. Mishandling of the Epstein files —
Former AG Pam Bondi testified that Blanche was in charge of the DOJ’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, a rollout that created a significant political headache for the White House. 
6. Inability to say “no” to the president —
Sen. John Cornyn expressed hesitancy, noting that the AG “is supposed to be able to tell the president ‘no,’” raising doubts about whether Blanche could maintain that independence. 
7. Perceived conflict of interest over IRS settlement -
Lawmakers directly challenged Blanche on whether there was a conflict of interest in his role overseeing a DOJ settlement that shielded Trump and his family from IRS audits. 
Overall, the core concern across the aisle is that Blanche’s loyalty appears to run to Trump personally rather than to the rule of law — a fundamental tension for someone who would lead the nation’s top law enforcement agency.
It's more than just "appears to run to Trump personally", but in fact it does. As you pointed out in your list and from what we're all watching, it's obvious and it's not okay. I do believe that eventually both he and Bondi will be held accountable.
Thank you. It's obvious to anyone paying attention. They all serve tRump as opportunists of different varieties. Why probably varies. Money, power, etc. They are all traitors and criminals in his mafia.
What should the punishment be for exposing survivors in direct violation to the specific written instructions to protect them in the Epstein Files Transparency Act?
I covered the potential consequences in an update marked footnote number three at the bottom of the article. Please take a look, and everything said there would apply to not only a failure to produce documents but also violations of privacy during that document production.
Six million documents. 30 days. Speaking as someone who has read “Clarissa” and the Arthurian Vulgate, these numbers do not seem to jibe.
https://substack.com/@rossboulton1/note/p-199755195?r=2leuaj&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
This is just SO entangled. There are people all over the world in the files. I don't think that they will ever see the light of day, and I certainly don't think Epstein committed suicide. He was silenced before he could bring anyone down. Someone suggested that we should elect a woman as President-great idea because we know SHE wouldn't be in those files....
We are entitled to all of the records. We know that to be true. Epstein is dead, and it seems to me that the victims have the ultimate right to privacy, but there is no privilege or confidentiality for everything else. The inference is that the hidden records are laced with references to Trump and many other big shots who don't want to spend their last days in federal prisons.
It is clear that this law, passed by Congress, and signed by trump, was uncomplicated and straightforward. The Department of so-called 'justice' is itself subject not only to the law, but even the Constitution itself. No one is exempt from that.
Many have done a great job of being (staying) exempt so far.
The cowardly senators will confirm him regardless. Don't believe any of this talk of the republican senate abandoning the president. Take the slush fund and future immunity from tax related crimes as an example. There was plenty of hand-wringing, but no call for for Blanche's words to be codified. They still facilitated the passage of the ICE funding package.
I'm with you. I don't expect anything to happen by THIS Congress, but after the midterms, when the Democrats take majority control, I do expect not only legislation to help all American people but also massive oversight, subpoenas, power of the purse, and separation of powers happening. Things will change.
Question ...exactly who redacted those files? How much were they paid ? And why ? Because if they're questioned, what would they say .. were they told to redact the victims OR the perpetrators? That's where this is ......exactly who are the who's?
At one time, there were approximately 700 Department of Justice lawyers handling the review and redaction process. Right now, this Congress isn't going to compel any of their testimony. After the midterms, everything changes, and I'm confident the instructions and truth will come out.
As with anything ...accountability must be
Didn’t Katie Phang Sue to release the files? Frankly, I don’t know how any of these people have jobs. Blanche and Bondi should be disbarred and not being able to practice law ever again. What’s happening in this country makes me sick. We have predators out on the streets because they’re not holding people that raped children and trafficked children, and other others accountable. I really don’t feel safe with this kind of a government the villains go free and the rest of us have to tolerate it. I don’t think so. Why have laws if only some people have to follow them? This is bullshit every day in this country, where we are asked to tolerate this, while the common man would be in jail for the same. We have a pay to play justice system with separate rules for the lifestyles of the rich and dangerous.
They have jobs because of Trump - until they refuse to do something that is.
Katie did sue. I wrote about it here https://mitchthelawyer.substack.com/p/katie-phang-just-filed-the-lawsuit-bbb?r=2fe7t3&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
https://radaronline.com/p/pam-bondi-doj-considered-opening-fresh-epstein-probe-new-evidence/ 🤔
“call both of your United States senators and tell them, in your own voice, that no nominee who buried close to three million Epstein documents deserves to be confirmed as Attorney General.” End there.
Omit: “until every page the law requires sits on the public record.” He STILL doesn’t deserve to be AG.
Here are the links and numbers https://mitchthelawyer.substack.com/p/how-to-make-your-voice-heard-the?r=2fe7t3&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
I called both of my Senators Peters & Slotkin
Yes. Thank you!!
Todd Blanche should be disbarred!
I anticipate both he and Bondi to face disciplinary hearings with their respective bar associations in New York and Florida. I also expect Congress, after the midterms, to investigate and force testimony under oath.
Here are the main criticisms raised against Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, drawn from both Democrats and Republicans:
1. Conflict of interest as Trump’s former personal attorney —
Blanche served as Trump’s personal defense attorney before joining the DOJ, which critics say compromises his ability to lead an independent Justice Department. 
2. Politicizing the DOJ —
Critics say Blanche has used the Justice Department to advance the president’s personal and political agenda, including pursuing indictments against Trump’s political opponents. 
3. The $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” controversy —
Blanche faced bipartisan backlash over a proposed $1.776 billion fund to compensate people claiming wrongful prosecution — a fund that originated from a settlement between the IRS and Trump, his family, and his businesses.  Critics, including Republican senators, opposed the fund due to lack of legislative oversight and concerns it would pay people convicted of attacking police officers on January 6. 
4. Lenient stance on January 6 rioters —
Sen. Thom Tillis, who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee, called Blanche’s apparent support for January 6 insurrectionists a “circuit-breaker” that could block his confirmation. 
5. Mishandling of the Epstein files —
Former AG Pam Bondi testified that Blanche was in charge of the DOJ’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, a rollout that created a significant political headache for the White House. 
6. Inability to say “no” to the president —
Sen. John Cornyn expressed hesitancy, noting that the AG “is supposed to be able to tell the president ‘no,’” raising doubts about whether Blanche could maintain that independence. 
7. Perceived conflict of interest over IRS settlement -
Lawmakers directly challenged Blanche on whether there was a conflict of interest in his role overseeing a DOJ settlement that shielded Trump and his family from IRS audits. 
Overall, the core concern across the aisle is that Blanche’s loyalty appears to run to Trump personally rather than to the rule of law — a fundamental tension for someone who would lead the nation’s top law enforcement agency.
It's more than just "appears to run to Trump personally", but in fact it does. As you pointed out in your list and from what we're all watching, it's obvious and it's not okay. I do believe that eventually both he and Bondi will be held accountable.
Thank you. It's obvious to anyone paying attention. They all serve tRump as opportunists of different varieties. Why probably varies. Money, power, etc. They are all traitors and criminals in his mafia.
You're right. It's all about money and power.
Question for Todd Blanche:
What should the punishment be for exposing survivors in direct violation to the specific written instructions to protect them in the Epstein Files Transparency Act?
Why should you not be disbarred?
I covered the potential consequences in an update marked footnote number three at the bottom of the article. Please take a look, and everything said there would apply to not only a failure to produce documents but also violations of privacy during that document production.
I think he will be eventually.
Bondi must be feeling cornered somehow, right? Now she's pushing blame off on her replacement.
These people all throw each other under the bus eventually. It's just a matter of time.
But as the AG in charge, she is also accountable.
Absolutely. 100%. It's what we call a non-delegable duty.
Also, Trump is turning the 250 yr celebration into a MAGA rally! Can Trump legally use tax payer money for his political rally??‼️