Fact Check: Are NY bar officials seeking to revoke Todd Blanche's law license over Epstein files?
WASHINGTON, DC: A social media post claimed that New York bar officials are seeking to revoke Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's law license over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The claim emerged amid renewed public interest in the Epstein files and ongoing scrutiny of the Justice Department's handling of the case. The timing of the claim also drew attention because Blanche's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings for Attorney General are scheduled for July 15 and 16, 2026.
As the post gained traction across social media, many users questioned whether the reported disciplinary action had actually been initiated.
Claim: Several New York Bar Association officials are seeking to revoke Todd Blanche's law license
BREAKING: Several officials at the New York Bar Association are reportedly demanding the association revoke Todd Blanche's law license unless he finally releases all the Epstein Files he was legally required to release months ago.
— The Halfway Post (@HalfwayPost) July 13, 2026
The claim originated from an X (formerly Twitter) post shared by the account HalfwayPost, which claimed that officials with the New York Bar Association were demanding that Todd Blanche's law license be revoked for allegedly delaying the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The post read, "BREAKING: Several officials at the New York Bar Association are reportedly demanding the association revoke Todd Blanche's law license unless he finally releases all the Epstein Files he was legally required to release months ago."
The Epstein files release process has sparked multiple legal challenges, with plaintiffs alleging that records were incomplete, heavily redacted, or released late. Court proceedings have also kept public attention focused on the department's handling of the files.
Blanche has also faced criticism from legal groups over ethics concerns and his nomination to serve as attorney general. Lawsuits, court rulings, and public statements from Epstein survivors have continued to fuel debate over transparency and Blanche's role in overseeing the file releases.
Fact Check: False
The claim is false. There are no credible reports that officials with the New York State Bar Association or the New York City Bar Association have demanded that Todd Blanche's law license be revoked unless he releases the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The viral claim originated from a satirical social media post and is not supported by any official statement or public record.
The confusion appears to stem from genuine criticism Blanche has faced over his handling of the Epstein files. On July 13, 2026, the New York City Bar Association urged the Senate to reject his nomination for attorney general, citing concerns about his conduct, including his handling of the Epstein files and his close ties to President Donald Trump.
Notably, more than 100 former judges filed an ethics complaint in June asking the New York State Bar to investigate Blanche for possible professional misconduct.
Blanche and the Justice Department have also faced legal challenges over compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Court proceedings have examined allegations that the department failed to meet disclosure requirements and missed court-ordered deadlines.
