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 notice the same day, pressing senators to vote against his nomination for attorney general.
Blanche, who is working as acting attorney general, faces an precarious path to a permanent appointment as a pivotal confirmation hearing approaches.
A Bloomberg report listed 19 unanswered questions about his tenure, and a recent judge’s ruling singled out the controversy as a obstacle to his confirmation.
The combined pressure from lawmakers and survivor advocates introduces new hurdles to Blanche’s bid for the highest justice role.