Donald Trump's lead attorney, Todd Blanche, has delivered a firm rebuttal to suggestions that the Department of Justice (DoJ) provided any form of protection for the former president during its examination of documents linked to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Blanche's Unequivocal Denial of Favouritism
In a detailed statement, Blanche categorically denied that Trump or any other male individuals received preferential treatment in the process of releasing the Epstein files. "I can assure that we complied with the statute, we complied with the act," Blanche asserted, addressing concerns about procedural integrity. He added with emphasis, "We did not protect President Trump. We didn’t protect or not protect anybody."
Addressing Public Curiosity and Speculation
The attorney acknowledged the intense public and media scrutiny surrounding the Epstein case, which has fuelled widespread speculation. "I think there’s a hunger or a thirst for information that I do not think will be satisfied by the review of these documents," Blanche observed, hinting at the limitations of what the released materials might reveal. "There’s nothing I can do about that," he conceded, indicating that public expectations may outstrip the factual content available.
Trump's Directive for Transparency Cited
Blanche highlighted that former President Trump's instructions to the Department of Justice were clear and centred on openness. "Trump’s direction to the DoJ was to be 'transparent'," Blanche stated, reinforcing the administration's stated commitment to disclosure. "And that’s exactly what we did," he concluded, positioning the review process as one conducted in full alignment with transparency mandates.
This statement comes amid ongoing legal and political discussions about the handling of Epstein-related documents, with Blanche's comments aiming to dispel allegations of partiality and underscore adherence to legal protocols.
