The moment President Donald Trump publicly endorsed releasing all Jeffrey Epstein files, the Republican Party snapped into alignment — fast. According to Politico, top House Republicans, including Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan and Oversight Chair James Comer, are now fully backing the measure, with Senate Republicans warming up to it as well. Amazing what happens when real leadership shows up.
A House vote could happen as early as Tuesday, and from the way GOP lawmakers are talking, this one might pass with the kind of unity Washington hasn’t seen in years.
Jordan said he expects full Republican support, adding that the party needs to “get this ridiculous thing past us.” Comer echoed the sentiment, saying he thinks “everybody’s gonna vote for it,” though he noted the vote is largely symbolic because DOJ claims it already handed over what it legally can. Still, transparency never hurt anyone — except maybe the people who don’t want these files released.
The bill would force the full release of all Epstein investigative records, including federal documents and communications. Supporters say Americans deserve answers; critics warn that sensitive information could affect remaining investigations and privacy issues. Funny how the “privacy concerns” argument always pops up right when the public is about to learn something inconvenient.
Trump’s endorsement came late Sunday on Truth Social, after a rare moment when House Republicans appeared ready to break from his previous stance. His message was unmistakable:
“House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide.”
He also called the lingering controversy a Democrat-driven hoax designed to distract from Republican successes — and, well… when has he been wrong about that?
House GOP leaders are planning to advance the bill by merging it with a proposal from Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna, creating a unified package for Tuesday’s debate and final vote. Another option still on the table is to bring the bill under suspension of the rules, which would require two-thirds support — something that now looks increasingly achievable with Trump behind it.
Meanwhile, Trump’s shift has already changed the tone in the Senate. Republicans who were previously cool to the idea are now saying they’re open to voting on the measure.
“I don’t have any problems with data coming out,” Sen. John Boozman said Monday, adding that transparency was a campaign issue for many lawmakers. In other words: no more excuses.
At the end of the day, this move sends a clear message — the GOP is choosing openness over obstruction, sunlight over speculation. And with Trump leading the charge, Republicans are united in finally turning the page on the Epstein saga, once and for all.
A little transparency never hurt a democracy — in fact, it’s usually exactly what it needs.
