Senate Judiciary Democrats on Monday called an Epstein victim to appear before the committee and and answer questions about Todd Blanche’s conduct.
Survivor groups released a public service announcement the same day, urging senators against voting for his nomination for attorney general.
Blanche, who is serving as acting attorney general, confronts an precarious path to a permanent appointment as a pivotal confirmation hearing approaches.
A Bloomberg report listed 19 open questions about his tenure, and a recent judge’s ruling singled out the controversy as a threat to his confirmation.
The combined pressure from lawmakers and survivor advocates introduces new hurdles to Blanche’s bid for the top justice post.