‘Stone-cold liar’: Top House Dem lashes out at Comer for accusing him of soliciting Epstein donations
In a heated exchange on Wednesday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., vehemently denied allegations suggesting he had dined with the late Jeffrey Epstein or solicited donations from the disgraced financier. Jeffries labeled the claims made by House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., as “lies,” asserting that he had no connection to Epstein, who is infamous for his involvement in sex trafficking and his connections to numerous high-profile individuals. The controversy erupted following the release of documents by the House Oversight Committee, which purportedly included emails from Democratic fundraisers inviting Epstein to a dinner with Jeffries. Comer claimed these emails were part of a trove of 65,000 pages of documents recently disclosed by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The backdrop to this dispute is the recent passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the DOJ to release its files on Epstein within 30 days. This legislation, which garnered overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress, aims to shed light on Epstein’s extensive network and the potential involvement of influential figures in his illicit activities. Jeffries, who voted in favor of the Act, expressed frustration over the allegations, questioning the seriousness of Comer’s claims and framing the accusations as a diversion from the Republican majority’s failures to address pressing issues facing Americans. As public scrutiny grows regarding Epstein’s connections and the implications of his actions, the passage of this transparency legislation is expected to unveil more details that could implicate a range of prominent individuals, further intensifying the conversation around accountability and transparency in politics.
As the fallout continues, Jeffries remains focused on confronting what he perceives as politically motivated attacks, urging that the focus should instead be on substantive legislative efforts that impact everyday Americans. The Epstein Files Transparency Act represents a significant step toward greater accountability, and as the DOJ prepares to comply with its requirements, the political landscape may shift dramatically, revealing new insights into Epstein’s complex web of connections and the potential complicity of those in power.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., fired back at accusations Wednesday that he may have had dinner with Jeffrey Epstein or solicited donations from the disgraced financier.
“He’s a stone-cold liar,” Jeffries said of James Comer, R-Ky., the chairman of the House Oversight Committee.
The day before, the House Oversight Committee released a document that appears to show Democratic fundraisers reaching out to Epstein to invite him to a dinner with Jeffries.
According to Comer, the emails were discovered among the 65,000 pages of recently disclosed documents from the Department of Justice (DOJ).
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“I have no idea what James Comer is talking about in terms of anything any prior consultant may have sent,” Jeffries added.
Jeffries made his remarks after
congressional passage
of a bill that would require the DOJ to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein, who died in 2019 while incarcerated on suspicion of sex trafficking underage victims, had amassed an impressive social circle, including figures like President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton and others.
The public has demanded further transparency on whether Epstein used his connections to facilitate illegal sexual encounters for the rich and powerful in return for favors or to secure leverage over them.
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act Tuesday evening in a 427-1 vote. Moments later, the Senate
unanimously adopted
the bill, sending it to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.
The files disclosed by the House Oversight Committee aren’t public because of Tuesday’s transparency act. They are materials produced by the DOJ
in cooperation
with requests from the committee. The Transparency Act is expected to release far more files than what the committee has received so far. Rumors have swirled about which prominent figures might get caught up in those more extensive revelations.
Jeffries, who voted for the Epstein Files Transparency Act, expressed anger at the suggestion his name might surface in further disclosures.
“Was that a serious statement from malignant clown James Comer? That I had Jeffrey Epstein over for dinner? That I accepted money from Jeffrey Epstein?” Jeffries asked.
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“This is all part of an effort to deflect from their failures as a House majority to deal with the issues of importance to everyday Americans.”
The Epstein Files Transparency Act gives the DOJ 30 days to comply with the bill’s disclosure requirements.
