President Donald Trump has taken a strong stance against the recent initiative by Congress to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. On Friday, he directed his criticism at both congressional Democrats and certain Republicans, whom he labeled as “weak.”
Trump’s Critique of Democrats and Republicans
In a statement on Truth Social, Trump accused Democrats of attempting to propagate the so-called “Epstein Hoax.” He argued that this move serves as a distraction from their own political failures. According to Trump, the recent federal government shutdown reflects poorly on the Democratic Party, which he claims is in disarray.
Trump stated, “The Democrats are doing everything in their withering power to push the Epstein Hoax again…to deflect from all of their bad policies and losses.” He emphasized that the issue of Epstein should concern Democrats more than Republicans.
Support for Bipartisan Legislation
Despite Trump’s opposition, reports indicate that House GOP leaders are preparing for a considerable number of Republican lawmakers to back a bipartisan bill. This legislation, spearheaded by GOP Representative Thomas Massie and Democratic Representative Ro Khanna, aims to compel the Justice Department to release files related to Epstein.
- Key Figures:
- Donald Trump – Former President
- Thomas Massie – GOP Representative
- Ro Khanna – Democratic Representative
- Legislative Focus:
- Release of Epstein files
- Bipartisan support for legislation
As the situation unfolds, Trump has not yet commented publicly on the recent release of emails by the House Oversight Committee that referenced him in relation to Epstein. During a recent event in the East Room, Trump avoided questions regarding the issue, leaving his response awaited.
