Epstein Client List Debate Continues in Congress
During a discussion at the Axios Forum on Wednesday, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer dismissed calls for the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s client list, labeling it as a “non-issue.”
Despite President Donald Trump advising lawmakers to shift their focus away from this topic, it appears that many voters still want more information. Emmer mentioned to the Daily Caller that both the party and the White House are advocating for transparency, criticizing Democrats for not addressing this matter during former President Joe Biden’s administration.
“Republicans and the White House stand together on transparency. The pertinent question for the media is why Democrats overlooked this for four years when Biden was in office,” Emmer stated.
Recent pressure from constituents has been mounting. A Reuters opinion survey conducted in July revealed that over 69% of Americans think the government is concealing information about Epstein’s clients.
Republican Rep. Thomas Massey from Kentucky is voicing concerns among his peers. He is co-sponsoring a bipartisan resolution, aimed at pushing for the release of the Epstein files alongside Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna from California. This initiative could compel a vote on the House floor.
“If these files aren’t released, repercussions will follow,” Massey warned in an interview. He also mentioned his disagreement with Trump regarding this issue, cautioning the leader to avoid ignoring it.
“Generally, Trump is correct, but he’s mistaken in this case,” he remarked. “In the House, it’s not mandatory to follow the President’s wishes all the time. It’s crucial to vote for transparency here.”
Speaker Mike Johnson has experienced internal party conflicts and abruptly rescheduled discussions on the topic to Monday. He expressed the need for the administration to have the freedom to address the situation as needed, suggesting that additional congressional action might be considered if appropriate.
For now, the leadership is relying on the White House’s indication that it will evaluate the testimony from the Grand Jury Court to satisfy voter demands.
