Congress Pressures White House for Full Epstein Files Disclosure
Date: September 5, 2025
Summary
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse and a bipartisan group of lawmakers are demanding the full public release of all Epstein-related files. The House Oversight Committee recently released thousands of pages from the Justice Department, but most of the information was already public. There is ongoing tension in Congress, with some members pushing for a vote to require the Justice Department to release all files, except for victims’ personal information. House Speaker Mike Johnson and some Republicans are resisting these efforts, while others, including Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna, are advocating for more transparency. There is no credible evidence that the White House has threatened Congress to protect Epstein clients; the main conflict centers on the pace and scope of disclosure.
Key Points
- Survivors met with lawmakers to demand justice and transparency.
- The House Oversight Committee released files, but most were already public.
- Bipartisan pressure continues for a full release of Epstein files.
- House leadership is resisting a public vote on the issue.
- No evidence of White House threats to Congress regarding Epstein clients.