Staff Reports
President Trump has demanded that Congress pass a measure to release any remaining Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein, arguing that the whole affair has been turned into a partisan distraction by Democrats and the media. He bluntly accused Democrats of being tied to Epstein’s circle and said the revelations are being used to deflect from his administration’s accomplishments.
The push came after House Democrats released a tranche of documents and emails from Epstein’s estate that include references to Mr. Trump, prompting renewed calls for full transparency from both parties. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have been pressing for public release of the records while Republicans, under pressure from their base, are split on how to proceed.
Conservatives rightly smell political theater: Democrats are weaponizing a tragic criminal case to score headlines and derail a presidency that has delivered on economic and national security promises. President Trump’s insistence on releasing files is a principled demand for openness that will either vindicate him or expose hypocrisy among his accusers — either outcome is better than endless, partisan rumor-mongering.
Make no mistake, hardworking Americans deserve the truth, not a smear campaign. If there are files, let them be released so survivors, investigators, and the public can see the full record; if there’s nothing damning, Democrats will have to own the political stunt they tried to run. Republicans who talk about transparency should follow through and let the sunlight do its work.
The mainstream media, which has spent years choosing which scandals to amplify and which to ignore, is of course ecstatic to fan this into perpetual outrage — anything to distract from the economy, border security, and the restoration of American strength. Voters should be skeptical of outlets that treat leaks as gospel and demand that Congress act responsibly, not theatrically.
This is a test of principle for both parties and a moment for patriotic Americans to insist on fairness. If President Trump truly wants the files released, Congress should pass the measure and let the facts speak for themselves — that is the only way to put this manufactured crisis behind the nation and get back to delivering real results for the American people.
