Melinda French Gates recalls 'abhorrent' Epstein; survivors oppose AG nominee Todd Blanche

Melinda French Gates recently shared her "visceral reaction" to meeting Jeffrey Epstein, describing him as "abhorrent" and "evil," an encounter that left her with nightmares. Her candid remarks to The Guardian followed her ex-husband Bill Gates' testimony before Congress, where he addressed his past ties to the convicted sex offender. French Gates reiterated her belief that the justice system failed to adequately intervene and prevent Epstein's actions sooner.

Concurrently, a group of 19 Jeffrey Epstein survivors has publicly opposed the nomination of Todd Blanche as permanent Attorney General. They expressed deep concern over Blanche's participation in secret White House meetings that reportedly focused on managing the political fallout from the Epstein files' release, rather than prioritizing investigation or justice. The survivors criticized Blanche for allegedly minimizing issues related to the handling of these files, including problematic redactions and the exposure of personal information.