Kamala Harris accuses Trump of ‘gaslighting’ America on Epstein: ‘Release the files!’
In a recent podcast appearance on The Bulwark, former Vice President Kamala Harris called on President Donald Trump to take immediate action by releasing the Epstein files, challenging his assertion that he requires congressional approval to do so. Harris criticized Trump for what she described as “gaslighting” the American people, questioning why he suddenly felt the need to wait for Congress to act when he has previously taken unilateral actions on various issues. “Release the files!” she emphatically urged, highlighting that as the head of the executive branch, Trump has the authority to act independently. This call for transparency comes amidst growing public interest in the Epstein case and the associated allegations of human trafficking and abuse.
Coincidentally, just hours after Harris’s remarks, Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that he had signed legislation allowing the Justice Department to release the Epstein files. He noted that the bill received overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress, passing the House with a remarkable 421-1 vote. The Epstein Files Transparency Act mandates the release of all unclassified records and investigative materials related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, including details about trafficking allegations and communications within the DOJ regarding Epstein. However, the act also stipulates that certain sensitive materials, such as victims’ names or classified information, may be redacted or withheld to protect ongoing investigations. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that the DOJ would comply with the new law, promising to make the files available online in a searchable format within 30 days.
This unfolding situation highlights the complex interplay between political accountability, public demand for transparency, and the legal frameworks governing sensitive investigations. The Epstein case has long been a topic of intense scrutiny, and the release of these files could provide critical insights into the extensive network surrounding Epstein and the allegations against him. As the nation awaits the publication of these documents, the discussions surrounding them continue to spark debate about the responsibilities of public officials and the importance of transparency in governance.
Former Vice President
Kamala Harris
called on President Donald Trump to unilaterally release the Epstein files on Wednesday.
Harris shouted at Trump to take action during a podcast appearance with The Bulwark. She argued that Trump’s claim that he cannot release the files without congressional approval is an example of him trying to “gaslight the American people.”
“All of a sudden he’s saying he’ll wait to see what Congress does. Since when?” Harris asked. “All of a sudden now he’s waiting for Congress to green light what he will do or wants to do? Come on.”
“So, release the files!” Harris shouted. “Release the files. He is the president of the United States, the head of the executive branch. He has taken unilateral action without concern about the three co-equal branches of government on almost everything he has done, so release the files.”
KHANNA, MASSIE, GREENE URGE SENATE TO PASS EPSTEIN BILL UNCHANGED, WARN OF ‘RECKONING’
Harris’ statement came just hours before
Trump signed legislation
green lighting the Justice Department to release the files.
“I HAVE JUST SIGNED THE BILL TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!” Trump wrote in a lengthy message on the Truth Social platform. “As everyone knows, I asked Speaker of the House
Mike Johnson
, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, to pass this Bill in the House and Senate, respectively. Because of this request, the votes were almost unanimous in favor of passage.Â
“At my direction, the
Department of Justice
has already turned over close to fifty thousand pages of documents to Congress. Do not forget — The Biden Administration did not turn over a SINGLE file or page related to Democrat Epstein, nor did they ever even speak about him.”
EPSTEIN FILES TO GO PUBLIC AS TRUMP SAYS HE SIGNED LAW AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF RECORDS
The House
voted Tuesday to release the files by a 421–1 margin, following pressure for months from the measure’s ringleaders, Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and other Democrats.Â
The Epstein Files Transparency Act specifically directs the Justice Department to release all unclassified records and investigative materials related to
Epstein and Ghislane Maxwell
, as well as files related to individuals who were referenced in Epstein’s previous legal cases, details surrounding trafficking allegations, internal DOJ communications as they relate to Epstein and any details surrounding the investigation into his death.Â
Files that include victims’ names, child sex abuse materials, classified materials or other materials that could threaten an active investigation may be withheld or redacted by the DOJ.
Attorney General
Pam Bondi
told reporters Wednesday that she would comply with the law after it was signed, which directs the Justice Department to release the files online in a searchable format within 30 days.Â
Fox News’ Diana Stancy and Emma Colton contributed to this report.
