Top DOJ Leader Pushes Back as George Conway Intensifies Criticism Over Newly Released Epstein Emails Involving Trump

Online political conflict erupted after Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche publicly rebuked attorney George Conway for criticizing Blanche’s handling of Ghislaine Maxwell’s questioning. Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged comments about former President Donald Trump were revealed in new email exchanges by congressional Democrats. Political circles reacted quickly to these new communications and debated the Justice Department’s Epstein investigation.

Epstein called Trump “the dog that hasn’t barked” and “knew about the girls” in emails shared by Democratic House Oversight Committee members. Epstein also told Ghislaine Maxwell that an alleged victim had spent hours with Trump, which drew renewed scrutiny as lawmakers considered requiring the Justice Department to release all Epstein-related documents. Even though the vote is coming up, political fallout has already increased.

George Conway responded strongly to the release, suggesting Blanche’s earlier questioning of Maxwell was incompetent or intended to avoid Trump-related topics. Conway argued in several posts that Blanche’s approach showed he wasn’t fit for his position and didn’t meet Justice Department standards. His criticism was widely publicized, especially since the Epstein case remains politically sensitive and demands transparency.

Blanche flatly denied Conway’s accusations, arguing that he was criticizing an interview conducted before investigators had access to Epstein’s estate’s withheld materials. Blanche told Conway to “stop talking,” calling his criticisms irresponsible and unfounded. Conway then questioned Blanche’s courtroom skills and noted his presence at Trump’s criminal trial, where he was convicted on multiple felonies.

The online argument occurred after the White House stated that Trump is not considering pardoning Maxwell, who is serving a lengthy prison sentence. Trump said he was “allowed” to consider such a decision, but later said he hadn’t. The renewed attention on Maxwell follows a letter from Rep. Jamie Raskin, who expressed concerns that she may request a commutation and urged Blanche to attend a public hearing on political interference.

Blanche, Trump’s personal attorney before joining the Justice Department, met with Maxwell during intense pressure from critics and supporters of the former president seeking Epstein case clarity. Maxwell was transferred to a minimum-security facility shortly after that meeting, raising questions as new information emerges. The renewed debate highlights Epstein’s legacy, Trump’s orbit, and Justice Department pressure as Congress demands more records.

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