House Oversight chair requests Epstein testimony from Todd Blanche

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer announced his intention to seek testimony from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and attorney Alan Dershowitz as part of the panel's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Comer expressed a desire for Blanche to testify in July, contingent on his confirmation hearing schedule for permanent Attorney General. The request follows testimony from former Attorney General Pam Bondi, who reportedly mentioned Blanche numerous times during her interview regarding decisions surrounding the release of Epstein files.

Dershowitz, who previously represented Epstein, is also being sought for an interview following testimony from former Epstein assistant Lesley Groff and discussions with Epstein survivors. Both Blanche and Dershowitz have indicated a willingness for their interviews to be videotaped, under oath, and open to the public, emphasizing transparency. Ranking member Robert Garcia supported Blanche's testimony but pushed for it to be a deposition, videotaped and publicly released.