House Democrats Target Trump with Epstein Files Amendment
In an effort to embarrass President Donald Trump, two House Democrats have chosen to engage with the complicated issue surrounding Jeffrey Epstein.
The Trump administration faces criticism from conservatives regarding its approach to the investigations linked to Epstein’s death. Even high-ranking officials within the Department of Justice (DOJ) have been noted for their ambiguous comments regarding Epstein. One individual remarked, “All drug leaders and cartel figures can be arrested, but in this situation, they are looking to close ranks, and the Attorney General needs to find a better way to address this.”
Instead of pursuing the GOP’s angle on Epstein, Democrats are attempting to score a cheap political point against Trump, which may lead them to miscalculate the situation.
California Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna mentioned on Axios that he plans to propose an amendment to the Cryptocurrency Bill (Genius Act) that would require Epstein’s Attorney General, Pam Bondi, to “keep, store, and edit records or evidence related to investigation, prosecution, or incarceration.” The bill is set for discussion in the House Rules Committee soon. If approved, Bondi would need to “publish” the Epstein files on accessible websites within 30 days. While the amendment is unlikely to succeed, Khanna aims to put Republicans in a tough spot, requiring them to choose between their constituency and their allegiance to Trump amid the Epstein controversy.
Similarly, Texas Democrat Rep. Mark Veasey indicated he would propose a resolution urging the Trump administration to make Epstein’s files public.
Which one @RealdonaldTrump and his allies will support his campaign by fueling rumors about the significance of these Epstein files. So, on Monday, we are introducing a resolution demanding the release of all files related to the Epstein case. pic.twitter.com/zrwplz0vlu
– Rep. Marc Veasey (@RepVeasey) July 13, 2025
Will the nine Congressional Republicans on the House Rules Committee reject Khanna’s amendments? Possibly. However, Veasey’s resolution is unlikely to make it to the House floor.
There seems to be a lack of concern among Republicans about their own actions. They wade into the murky waters surrounding Epstein, but the recent lesson is clear: if you can’t handle the heat, perhaps it’s wiser to remain silent rather than face the anger from a public demanding transparency and accountability from the government.
