Trump calls on House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files: ‘We have nothing to hide’
In a recent Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump urged House Republicans to vote in favor of releasing documents related to the controversial financier Jeffrey Epstein, asserting that he has “nothing to hide.” Trump characterized the ongoing discourse surrounding Epstein as a “Democrat hoax” aimed at diverting attention from the Republican Party’s achievements. He emphasized the need for the GOP to refocus on their successes, including economic growth, tax cuts, and border security, rather than getting entangled in what he sees as a politically motivated distraction. Trump’s comments came on the heels of a renewed call for transparency regarding Epstein’s connections, particularly those involving prominent Democrats like former President Bill Clinton.
Trump’s insistence on releasing the Epstein files comes amidst an investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) into possible ties between Epstein and various Democratic figures. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the DOJ would probe these connections following the emergence of new evidence. Trump pointed out that the DOJ had already released thousands of pages of Epstein-related documents and claimed that if the Democrats possessed any damaging information about him, it would have been revealed before the last presidential election. He framed the Epstein saga as a burden for Democrats, arguing that the focus should remain on the Republican Party’s record-setting achievements rather than on what he termed the “Epstein trap.”
As the political landscape continues to evolve, Trump’s comments reflect his strategy to rally the GOP around its successes while deflecting scrutiny from the Epstein case. He called for unity among Republicans, warning against being “used” in the ongoing narrative surrounding Epstein. This plea for solidarity comes at a time when the GOP faces challenges in maintaining a cohesive front, especially as the party prepares for upcoming elections. With investigations into Epstein’s connections gaining momentum, the implications of such revelations could resonate significantly within the political arena, influencing both public perception and party dynamics as the 2024 elections approach.
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President Donald Trump is calling on House Republicans to vote to release files related to disgraced financier
Jeffrey Epstein
, insisting he has “nothing to hide” and accusing Democrats of using the case as a distraction from GOP accomplishments.
In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump urged
House Republicans
to vote in favor of releasing the documents, describing the controversy as a “Democrat hoax perpetrated by radical left lunatics.”
“As I said on Friday night aboard
Air Force One
to the Fake News Media, House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax perpetrated by Radical Left Lunatics in order to deflect from the Great Success of the Republican Party, including our recent Victory on the Democrat ‘Shutdown,'” Trump wrote.
WHITE HOUSE SLAMS DEMS’ ‘BAD-FAITH’ EPSTEIN DOC RELEASE AS DEMAND FOR FILES INTENSIFIES
Trump pointed to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) previous release of thousands of pages of Epstein-related documents.Â
He also noted that the agency is investigating possible ties between Epstein and “Democrat operatives” including former
President Bill Clinton
, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers.
“The House Oversight Committee can have whatever they are legally entitled to, I DON’T CARE!” Trump said.
He added, “All I do care about is that Republicans get BACK ON POINT, which is the Economy, ‘Affordability’ (where we are winning BIG!), our Victory on reducing Inflation from the highest level in History to practically nothing, bringing down prices for the American People, delivering Historic Tax Cuts, gaining Trillions of Dollars of Investment into America (A RECORD!), the rebuilding of our Military,
securing our Border
, deporting Criminal Illegal Aliens, ending Men in Women’s Sports, stopping Transgender for Everyone, and so much more!”
EPSTEIN DOCUMENTS RAISE NEW QUESTIONS ABOUT TRUMP CONDUCT AS HE DENOUNCES DEMOCRATS
Trump also argued that if the Democrats “had anything,” it would have surfaced prior to last year’s presidential election.
“Nobody cared about Jeffrey Epstein when he was alive and, if the Democrats had anything, they would have released it before our Landslide Election Victory,” Trump said. “Some ‘members’ of the Republican Party are being ‘used,’ and we can’t let that happen. Let’s start talking about the
Republican Party’s Record Setting Achievements
, and not fall into the Epstein ‘TRAP,’ which is actually a curse on the Democrats, not us. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
AG BONDI ANNOUNCES DOJ INVESTIGATION INTO BILL CLINTON, OTHER DEMOCRATS OVER ALLEGED EPSTEIN TIES
Attorney General
Pam Bondi
announced Friday the DOJ would probe prominent Democrats after new emails revealed ties to Epstein.
In an X post Friday afternoon, Bondi said Jay Clayton, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, would take the lead on the investigation.
“Clayton is one of the most capable and trusted prosecutors in the country,” Bondi wrote in the post. “As with all matters, the Department will pursue this with urgency and integrity to deliver answers to the American people.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House, Bill Clinton, Reid Hoffman and Larry Summers for comment.
Fox News Digital’s Alexandra Koch contributed to this report.
