Epstein Files: A Political Tug-of-War

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed the impending vote on disclosing Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, asserting that it would absolve President Trump of any alleged ties to Epstein's activities. The dispute over disclosure has created tensions among Trump's allies in Congress.

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson commented on the upcoming vote regarding the release of Justice Department files connected to Jeffrey Epstein. On Sunday's episode of "Fox News Sunday," the Speaker expressed confidence that the vote would dispel any allegations linking President Donald Trump to Epstein's activities.

Johnson accused Democrats of using Epstein's case as a political weapon against Trump, asserting, "Epstein is their entire game plan, so we're going to take that weapon out of their hands." Despite past photographs of Trump and Epstein together, Trump has maintained they parted ways before Epstein's legal troubles.

The disclosure debate has sparked tension, notably with Trump's recent withdrawal of support from Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. Although Greene backed transparency, she doubted the files implicated Trump, highlighting the broader call for accountability among powerful figures involved with Epstein.

(With inputs from agencies.)