Senate Judiciary Democrats on Monday called an Epstein victim to appear before the committee and and address questions about Todd Blanche’s conduct.
Survivor groups released a public notice the same day, calling on senators to reject his nomination for attorney general.
Blanche, who is working as acting attorney general, faces an iffy path to a permanent appointment as a key confirmation hearing approaches.
A Bloomberg report listed 19 still pending questions about his tenure, and a recent judge’s ruling singled out the controversy as a risk to his confirmation.
The growing pressure from lawmakers and survivor advocates introduces new hurdles to Blanche’s bid for the highest justice role.