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A Democratic lawmaker has announced he will introduce an amendment to force a congressional vote demanding the full public release of all government documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Some shit you should know before you read: For those unaware, last week the White House confirmed the validity of a DOJ/FBI memo that they said served as the official conclusion of the government’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, stating definitively that he died by suicide and that no incriminating “client list” or blackmail material was found. Responding to public backlash, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said he “worked closely with Kash Patel & Bongino on the joint FBI and DOJ memo regarding the Epstein Files. All of us signed off on the contents of the memo and the conclusions stated in the memo.” Since assuming his role at the FBI, Bongino has stated that the Epstein case does not support theories of murder or elite-level cover-ups.
What’s going on now: In a notable development, Congressman Ro Khanna confirmed he will introduce an amendment to force a House vote demanding the full, unredacted release of all government files related to Jeffrey Epstein. “Why are the Epstein files still hidden? Who are the rich & powerful being protected?” Khanna posted on X. “On Tuesday, I’m introducing an amendment to force a vote demanding the FULL Epstein files be released to the public. The Speaker must call a vote & put every Congress member on record.” Emphasizing transparency over partisanship, Khanna added, “This is about transparency and restoring trust, not partisan politics. The public outcry is apparent. The files should be fully released and can be done so consistent with DOJ principles of protecting victims and the innocent.”
Khanna’s announcement follows rising frustration, particularly from within Trump’s political base, over the Justice Department’s recent statement that no client list or incriminating materials exist. Many Trump supporters expressed outrage, accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, Deputy Director Dan Bongino, and Trump himself of betraying promises to reveal explosive information about Epstein’s ties to the elite.
The backlash has even spread to key influencers in Trump’s orbit. Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly have both questioned the DOJ’s handling of the case, with Kelly calling the memo “insulting to the public’s intelligence” and Carlson suggesting that powerful people on both sides of the aisle are being protected.
