Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche pushed back Wednesday against claims that the Justice Department has closed the book on Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, insisting prosecutors remain prepared to pursue anyone who can be criminally linked to the late financier's sex-trafficking operation if new evidence emerges."There are no closed investigations," he said."If we learn today, if we learn next week, if we learn next month that there's an individual that we can investigate, indict and prosecute out of the Epstein files, you better believe it, we will."Blanche's comments came during his Senate confirmation hearing amid continued scrutiny of the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files.Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., July 15, 2026.
(Eric Lee/Getty Images)The Justice Department, then led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, and the FBI concluded a review in July 2025 that found no evidence of a so-called "client list" belonging to Epstein and no basis for further public disclosures.The findings sparked renewed calls — including from some of President Donald Trump's supporters — for the full release of the remaining Epstein files, a process Blanche later oversaw and defended amid mounting criticism.TRUMP'S AG NOMINEE RACKS UP MASSIVE SUPPORT AHEAD OF CONFIRMATION HEARING: 'REAL RESULTS'Blanche drew a distinction between the department's completed review of the existing Epstein files and its authority to pursue new criminal cases.
While the prosecutions of Epstein, who died in federal custody in 2019, and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell have concluded, Blanche said the Justice Department remains willing to investigate and prosecute any additional individuals if credible evidence warrants it.Chauntae Davies speaks during a press conference to discuss the Epstein Files Transparency bill, directing the release of the remaining files related to the...