The House is set to vote next week on releasing all files related to the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation, a move compelled by a bipartisan discharge petition reaching the necessary 218 signatures. This development comes amid fresh questions about Epstein's connections to powerful figures, including a newly revealed email from Epstein claiming President Trump "knew about the girls."
The House of Representatives is accelerating a vote next week on the 'Epstein Files Transparency Act,' a bill designed to force the Justice Department to release all documents and communications from the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation, along with information concerning his death in federal prison. This vote was initiated by a bipartisan discharge petition, led by Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), which secured the required 218 signatures, overriding previous resistance from Republican leadership. The proposed legislation would specifically prohibit redactions based on 'embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity.' The push for transparency coincides with the emergence of new documents, such as a 2019 email from Epstein suggesting President Trump 'knew about the girls,' further intensifying public speculation about Epstein's ties to influential figures. While the bill is anticipated to pass the House, its future in the Senate is uncertain, where it would likely need 60 votes. President Trump has vehemently opposed the measure, labeling it a 'hoax' and a Democratic tactic, and is expected to veto it if it reaches his desk, making a two-thirds override in both chambers a formidable challenge.
