House Pushes for Release of Epstein Files Amidst Mixed Reactions
The House of Representatives has decisively voted to release Justice Department files concerning the investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Despite the overwhelming support for this measure, several Republican hopefuls for Congress have remained silent on their stance concerning the vote.
When contacted by American Journal News, Republican candidates from Michigan, Iowa, and Ohio did not provide any official statements on whether they would have endorsed the legislation. The inquiry reached MI-10 candidates Mike Bouchard Jr. and Robert Lulgjuraj, IA-2 hopefuls Joe Mitchell and Charlie McClintock, OH-9 contenders Josh Williams, Derek Merrin, and Alea Nadeem, as well as OH-1 candidate Eric Conroy.
President Donald Trump initially opposed the release of these files but reversed his position on Sunday night when it became apparent that House Republicans were moving forward regardless of his stance.
Robert Lulgjuraj hinted at his support through a social media post, yet he labeled the Epstein probe a “hoax” and indicated his backing was linked to Trump’s preferences. “President Trump is right, time to end the distraction,” Lulgjuraj stated. “Release it, get it over with, and let’s get back to fixing the economy. That’s what people care about. Enough with the hoaxes and political games.”
Similarly, Josh Williams downplayed the Epstein situation in a July social media post, alleging it was being exploited by Democrats for political gain. “We won’t let the Left use a monster like Epstein to divide MAGA,” Williams wrote. “We’re winning—and we’re just getting started. The best is yet to come.”
Speculations abound regarding Trump’s connection to the investigation, given his past friendship with Epstein. Journalist Michael Wolff claims Epstein possessed photos of Trump with young, bikini-clad women. When questioned by Senate Democrats, Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel did not confirm the existence of such photos.
Trump has faced allegations of sexual misconduct from at least 28 women. Last year’s civil suit by writer E. Jean Carroll concluded with a court holding Trump liable for sexual abuse, stemming from an alleged 1996 incident in a department store dressing room.
Following the House’s decision, the Senate also approved the release of the Epstein files, and the measure was signed by Trump. The next steps remain uncertain as Bondi and the Justice Department retain significant discretion over the number and extent of files to be disclosed.
Polling data suggests a disconnect between candidates like Lulgjuraj and Williams and public opinion. A PBS/Marist poll conducted last month indicated that 61% of voters favor a full release of the Epstein files, with an additional 13% supporting a partial release.
Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019.
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