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House Speaker Mike Johnson holds a press conference at the Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington on July 15. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images |
Washington (DipakTimes | Mr_DipakSingh Global Watch): In a dramatic but expected move, House Republicans once again shut down a Democratic-led effort to force the public release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, refusing to bend even under growing pressure from their own MAGA voter base.
With a razor-thin margin, the vote to allow Rep. Ro Khanna’s (D-CA) resolution failed 211–210 on Tuesday. This would have compelled the Department of Justice to upload all Epstein files online within 30 days - a call long echoed by transparency activists and conservative influencers.
Why It Matters:
The move isn’t just about files - it's a battle for narrative control. The same Republicans who once amplified conspiracy theories around Epstein are now accused of protecting the very secrecy they once opposed. Many in the MAGA movement are furious at Trump’s DOJ, now under Attorney General Pam Bondi, for allegedly shielding sensitive documents.
Reactions That Matter:
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Rep. Jim McGovern (D‑MA):
They stirred up a conspiracy-loving base - and now they’re running scared. This won’t be the last time we raise this. -
Rep. Ralph Norman (R‑SC):
Supported the proposal in committee, citing “transparency,” but reversed on the floor, claiming Bondi is handling the matter independently. -
Rep. Tim Burchett (R‑TN):
Brushed it off as just politics, claiming Dems were not genuinely protecting children - an excuse many aren’t buying. -
Speaker Mike Johnson (R‑LA):
In a surprising split from his party, he supported full transparency, saying let the people decide - but still voted against the motion.
The Political Game:
This vote wasn’t just about Epstein - it was a strategic blockade. Democrats tied their motion to the Republican legislative agenda, effectively forcing the GOP to kill their own bills if they wanted to vote for transparency. GOP lawmakers refused to take the bait.
Thought Bubble:
This controversy exposes the hypocrisy within U.S. politics - those who once shouted “Release the Epstein list!” are now backing down when they hold power. Even Indian political observers are asking: Is this transparency, or selective secrecy?
Bottom Line:
The Epstein files remain sealed. The American deep state debate intensifies, and for now, Trump’s allies in Congress have chosen silence over scrutiny. The MAGA base wants answers. Will the Republican Party deliver - or continue this dance of denial?
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