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Republican Ranks Fracture Over Limited Epstein Grand Jury Disclosure

Democrats unveiled a bill to compel full disclosure following President Trump’s order to release only select testimony, provoking rare GOP defections.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) arrives for the House Democratic leadership elections at the U.S. Capitol Nov. 19, 2024.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) announced she's officially running to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.
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Overview

  • President Trump ordered the release of select grand jury testimony on Epstein, which represents only a small portion of documents Democrats argue should be made public.
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi reversed an earlier pledge, stating no client list exists and dismissing claims that Epstein blackmailed associates.
  • Representative Jasmine Crockett labeled Trump a “wannabe Hitler” and accused Republicans of skipping a key vote to demonstrate loyalty rather than push for transparency.
  • Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation to mandate full publication of Epstein grand jury records, attracting support from a handful of GOP defectors.
  • Most House Republicans have resisted calls for a comprehensive release, maintaining that the limited files made public suffice despite growing demands for accountability.