Speaker Johnson eyes GOP-led Epstein documents measure to quell outrage

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Speaker Johnson eyes GOP-led Epstein documents measure to quell outrage

by Emily Brooks and Mychael Schnell - 07/17/25 3:12 PM ET

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5406834-speaker-johnson-epstein-documents/

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is discussing backing a measure in support of disclosing more information related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, two sources told The Hill.

Johnson’s consideration of the move comes as outrage over the Trump administration’s handling of the matter roils the Republican Party. In the House, GOP members of the Rules Committee, in particular, have gotten immense public pushback for voting down a Democrat-led amendment demanding more information be released. Just one Republican, Rep. Ralph Norman (S.C.), voted in favor of the measure in committee.

The final structure and details of the measure were not immediately clear, and Republicans will have to walk a careful line in how they craft it as they balance placating the party’s base with avoiding the wrath of President Trump.

“The House Republicans are for transparency and they’re looking for a way to say that,” Johnson said.

[SSJVegeta]

1. The wrath of president trump matters little without his base

The final structure and details of the measure were not immediately clear, and Republicans will have to walk a careful line in how they craft it as they balance placating the party’s base with avoiding the wrath of President Trump.

[Irish_Dem]

2. This is fake posturing and pretend.

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3. I'm wondering if when they come to a vote it will alienate

Republican congresspeople from the MAGA base even more.

[Irish_Dem]

4. They will all vote for the measure and then just deep six it, drag it out and pretend.

All kabuki theater.

[BOSSHOG]

5. "House republicans are for transparency"

MY ASS! Only if it DOES NOT involve the truth.

If there is nothing in the report then bore me to tears with it.