US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson has asserted that there is “nothing to hide” regarding the release of Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Johnson’s comments come ahead of an impending vote on the disclosure of these documents, which he believes will dispel allegations linking President Donald Trump to Epstein’s criminal activities involving the trafficking of underage girls.
During an appearance on Fox News Sunday, Johnson, the Republican leader in the House, emphasized that the Democratic Party has used Epstein’s connections as part of their strategy against Trump. “They’re doing this to go after President Trump on this theory that he has something to do with it. He does not,” he stated. Johnson maintained that the release of the documents would effectively eliminate this narrative, adding, “Let’s just get this done and move it on.”
The relationship between Trump and Epstein, which included photographs taken decades ago, has resurfaced in political discussions. According to Trump, their friendship deteriorated before Epstein’s legal troubles began. Recent emails from a House committee suggested that Epstein believed Trump “knew about the girls,” although the context of this statement remains unclear.
In a related development, Trump has directed the Department of Justice to investigate the ties of prominent Democrats to Epstein. This move has created tensions within Trump’s own party, particularly with allies in Congress.
On Friday, Trump retracted his support for US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, who has been one of his most ardent supporters. This withdrawal followed Greene’s critical comments regarding the handling of Epstein-related documents. In her appearance on CNN’s State of the Union, Greene expressed skepticism that the yet-to-be-released files would implicate Trump but reiterated the need for transparency. “I don’t believe that rich, powerful people should be protected if they have done anything wrong,” she remarked.
As the vote on the Epstein documents draws near, the implications of their release could shape the ongoing political landscape. Johnson’s call for transparency reflects an effort to mitigate the political fallout associated with the Epstein scandal, while also addressing the broader concerns about accountability among public figures.
