During a Senate hearing, U.S.Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche faced scrutiny over his claim that he hadn't met with survivors of the Jeffrey Epstein child trafficking case because they have lawyers.

Former federal prosecutor Elie Honig called Blanche's statement 'absolutely false' and criticized it as a 'devious' manipulation of legal rules.

Honig explained that prosecutors are allowed to meet with witnesses without their lawyers present, and Blanche's excuse was an attempt to avoid accountability.

The exchange highlighted concerns about the DOJ's handling of the Epstein case and raised questions about Blanche's understanding of legal procedures.The incident underscores broader debates about transparency and ethical conduct in high-profile legal matters.