Overview
- The Justice Department released full transcripts of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s two‑day interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, saying every word was included except victim names.
- Maxwell suggested Epstein’s associates included members of President Trump’s cabinet, yet Blanche did not press for names or challenge her repeated memory gaps.
- Attorneys for survivors, including Lisa Bloom and Spencer Kuvin, say neither the DOJ nor the House panel has requested interviews, describing victims as ignored.
- House Oversight Chair James Comer praised the DOJ for delivering a large tranche of records, while Rep. Ro Khanna said only about 3% were new and accused the department of stonewalling.
- The committee says it will meet with survivors on September 2 and Khanna plans a September 3 event with survivors, as the DOJ declined to comment on its questioning or victim outreach.