Speaker Mike Johnson’s refusal for weeks to bring the Epstein files to a vote is an unacceptable failure of congressional leadership. The American people have every right to know why the Speaker allowed this delay—especially if it occurred under pressure from Donald Trump, who clearly had a political interest in slowing the release of these documents. Transparency is not optional, and it is especially non-negotiable when the case involves decades of abuse, systemic failures, and a network of powerful individuals shielded from scrutiny.
The public also deserves answers about why Ghislaine Maxwell appeared to receive unusually favorable treatment despite her central role in the scandal. These unresolved questions only deepen national distrust: Why were the files withheld? Why were key decisions made behind closed doors? And why has the government never fully addressed widespread doubts surrounding Epstein’s death? While no conclusions should be assumed without evidence, the government’s persistent secrecy has created a credibility crisis of its own making.
Equally urgent is the need for a Justice Department that operates independently of any president. It cannot serve as an echo chamber for political interests. In light of actions that appear aligned with political pressure rather than impartial justice, the current leadership at the Department should step aside to restore the public’s confidence in the rule of law.
Finally, Speaker Johnson must resign for his failure to bring the Epstein vote forward for so many weeks. And the American people must insist on full disclosure of the unredacted files to finally expose all involved and deliver long-denied justice to the victims.
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