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- On Sunday, Mike Johnson called the petition push `reckless`, while co-sponsors fired back against GOP leadership.
- In recent weeks, a Justice Department reversal prompted Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna to initiate a discharge petition, as bipartisan pressure grows for Epstein file transparency.
- In detailing procedure, the discharge petition requiring 218 signatures has paralyzed House business, with delays until after the August recess, supported by recent DOJ reversals and partisan resistance.
- GOP splits became evident when Johnson highlighted `reckless` tactics by Massie, fueling conspiracy theories among the MAGA base and inflicting political pain, and the party remains divided.
- Looking toward the August recess, Massie plans to force a House vote, while Johnson warned Republicans would lose their slim majority next year if they do not vote.
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Speaker Johnson: All ‘Credible’ Epstein Files Should Be Released
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) declared on Sunday’s broadcast of ABC’s “This Week” that all “credible evidence and information ” in the Jeffrey Epstein files should be released. Host Kristen Welker said, “Why did you adjourn the House early and does it run the risk of feeding the perception that there’s something to hide in the Epstein matter?” Johnson said, “Let me be absolutely clear as we have been from the very beginning, House Republican…
Massie criticizes Johnson on recess as he tries to force Epstein files vote
WASHINGTON – Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., lashed out at Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Sunday for sending the House home early for its six-week summer recess to avoid having to hold votes on releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sex trafficking.
Massie says DOJ hiding behind ‘strawman’ Epstein victims argument in refusal to release files
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) said the Trump administration was using concern over releasing victim information as a cover for not releasing the entirety of the files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Well, look, that’s a ‘strawman.’ Ro and I…
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