Washington, D.C. – The Trump governance is preparing for a potential showdown over the release of all Department of Justice (DOJ) files related to Jeffrey Epstein, as a bipartisan effort in the House gains momentum to force a vote on the matter. Sources confirm the former President’s legal team is monitoring the situation closely,anticipating a possible need to address any implications arising from the documents’ release.
The push for full clarity comes as a discharge petition – a procedural maneuver to bring a bill to the floor even without leadership support – nears the 218 signatures needed to trigger a House vote. Representatives Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, and Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, are leading the effort, and are set to receive the decisive 218th signature from Rep. Adelita Grijalva on Wednesday afternoon.This would allow the petition to move forward, perhaps compelling the DOJ to release all remaining Epstein-related files.
The effort has garnered support from a diverse group of House members, including Republicans Lauren Boebert, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Nancy mace. However, the success of the petition hinges on maintaining that support; should any signatory withdraw their name, the effort could stall. The arcane House procedure requires a majority of all 435 districts – 218 members – to sign the petition to force a floor vote.Such efforts rarely succeed, but the current momentum signals a notable challenge to maintaining the confidentiality of the files.
ghislaine Maxwell, a longtime associate of Epstein and convicted child sex trafficker, previously told Blanche in an interview this summer that she had seen no wrongdoing, including by Trump.
at least two women identifying as survivors of Epstein’s abuse are expected to attend Grijalva’s swearing-in ceremony Wednesday, underscoring the profound impact of the case and the demand for accountability. The release of the DOJ files could shed further light on the extent of Epstein’s network and any potential involvement of other individuals.
