Senate Pushes for Epstein Files Release Amid Trump's Change of Heart
In a dramatic turn of events, the Senate has unanimously passed a bill demanding the full release of Department of Justice case files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The resolution is now headed to President Donald Trump's desk, as his stance on the matter shifted unexpectedly.
The push for transparency gained momentum after a recent batch of hundreds of emails from Epstein's email account, which mentioned several high-profile individuals, including Trump himself. According to some of these messages, Epstein accused Trump of being "the dog that hasn't barked" and claimed he knew about the girls trafficked by the late financier.
Initially, House Speaker Mike Johnson blocked a bipartisan resolution calling for the release of the files, citing concerns over potential issues with the bill. However, in a surprising move, Trump began advocating for the full disclosure of Epstein's case files as the email controversy escalated. Following Trump's change of heart, Johnson eventually voted in favor of the resolution, despite expressing ongoing reservations.
The Senate's decisive action marks a significant development in the ongoing quest for truth and accountability surrounding Epstein's activities. With the bill now at Trump's desk, it remains to be seen whether the President will uphold or water down its demands for transparency.
In a dramatic turn of events, the Senate has unanimously passed a bill demanding the full release of Department of Justice case files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The resolution is now headed to President Donald Trump's desk, as his stance on the matter shifted unexpectedly.
The push for transparency gained momentum after a recent batch of hundreds of emails from Epstein's email account, which mentioned several high-profile individuals, including Trump himself. According to some of these messages, Epstein accused Trump of being "the dog that hasn't barked" and claimed he knew about the girls trafficked by the late financier.
Initially, House Speaker Mike Johnson blocked a bipartisan resolution calling for the release of the files, citing concerns over potential issues with the bill. However, in a surprising move, Trump began advocating for the full disclosure of Epstein's case files as the email controversy escalated. Following Trump's change of heart, Johnson eventually voted in favor of the resolution, despite expressing ongoing reservations.
The Senate's decisive action marks a significant development in the ongoing quest for truth and accountability surrounding Epstein's activities. With the bill now at Trump's desk, it remains to be seen whether the President will uphold or water down its demands for transparency.