Editorial: End Epstein Bloodfest
UNITED STATES, JUL 25 – Congressional Democrats seek release of Epstein files to challenge GOP resistance and address public distrust, with 67% of Americans doubtful of government transparency, according to a Fox News survey.
- On July 15, Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna introduced a bill to release the Epstein files, aiming to compel transparency.
- In 2024, Donald Trump pledged to release the Epstein files, while FBI Director Kash Patel, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, and Attorney General Pam Bondi fueled conspiracy theories about a nonexistent client list.
- The files hold a large volume of images and videos of victims who are minors, according to an FBI memo.
- House Republicans backed a nonbinding resolution instead of mandated disclosure, prompting Speaker Mike Johnson to send the chamber into recess on Wednesday.
- On Wednesday, a House Oversight subcommittee voted to subpoena the Department of Justice for the Epstein files, with majority support from five Democrats and three Republicans.
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Online MAGA cope is now Congressional strategy
When it comes to defending Donald Trump from the worst accusations, the MAGA influencer-industrial complex, whether out of loyalty or self-preservation, often defaults to whataboutism, arguing that the Democrats are just as guilty as Trump, or (ideally) worse. This principle has held true with the current Jeffrey Epstein saga, and as their audience's anger against the Trump administration skyrockets, the MAGA influencer world is trying a new tac…
How much does Trump's MAGA base care about the Epstein files? : Trump's Terms
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with political analyst and pollster Frank Luntz about how Trump's most loyal supporters think about the controversy surrounding the so-called Epstein files. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.
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