Trump Urges House Republicans to Resist Pressure Over Epstein Document Vote Amid Rising Political Tensions
Former president Trump opposes Epstein document release by House Democrats. The floor vote petition has nearly 218 signatures. New Representative Adelita Grijalva may sign the last. Following weeks of delay, lawmakers want Epstein files released.
Trump called the Epstein papers a “hoax” on social media and urged Republicans to oppose them. He said Democrats ignore failed policies and government shutdowns. Republican support for Democrats would harm the nation, he said. Trump advised Republicans to discuss national issues, not Epstein.
Republican Reps. Thomas Massie, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert, and Nancy Mace signed the petition, indicating party division. White House didn’t fire Bigelow or Mace. The White House says lawmakers want to discuss important issues according to its outreach.
Trump made headlines after House Democrats released Epstein emails. 2 Epstein emails. One informed Ghislaine Maxwell that Trump had a child at home. Trump knew about the trafficking, a source told Michael Wolff. These new facts are prompting Democrats to request more documents. Ethics are needed in investigations.
The letters question Trump’s knowledge of Epstein and his relationship with him, so the House Oversight Committee wants the files released immediately. They promote honesty to help Epstein victims and punish perpetrators.
Political views on Epstein papers show strategy vs. openness. Democrats want to know, but Trump and his supporters say it’s pointless and distracts from policy and legislation. Congress must vote in a few days on something crucial that could reveal new facts and worsen Washington’s partisan debate.
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Reports from House Democrats on Epstein emails
Statements and social media posts from former President Donald Trump
Comments from House Oversight Committee members
News coverage from major U.S. media outlets regarding the petition and White House meetings
