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GOP leaders submarined by Epstein uproar

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, JUL 25 – The Democratic National Committee targets vulnerable Republican districts with digital ads accusing GOP of blocking Epstein file release ahead of 2026 elections, focusing on Rep. Andy Ogles.

  • On Friday, the Democratic National Committee launches a digital ad campaign targeting online right-wing audiences demanding release of Epstein files, claiming Republicans 'shut down Congress to bury the truth.'
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Tuesday an early summer recess to avoid Epstein votes after the DOJ memo earlier this month found no basis to publish Epstein client list or his debated 2019 suicide.
  • A digital-only media buy places these ads before videos from Ben Shapiro, Charlie Kirk, and Fox News YouTube channel, featuring footage of Donald Trump dancing with Jeffrey Epstein at a 90s party set to 'Rhythm Is a Dancer'.
  • The campaign targets vulnerable Republicans including Rep. Andy Ogles in District 5, affecting voters and aiming to influence 2026 midterm elections.
  • This broader digital messaging trend indicates a shift toward hyper-targeted campaigns bypassing traditional media, with ads running five days in districts held by House Republicans up for reelection next year.
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Political Wire broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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