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Scoop: Mike Johnson to back Epstein files discharge petition

Scoop: Mike Johnson to back Epstein files discharge petition

Summary

House Speaker Mike Johnson has decided to support a petition requiring the Justice Department to release files about Jeffrey Epstein. This decision follows President Trump's public support for the release, reversing Johnson's previous stance against it. The vote to release these files is expected to have full Republican support.

Key Facts

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson originally opposed releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files but now supports it.
  • President Trump's endorsement influenced Johnson's change of course.
  • The Republican Party is expected to unanimously back the vote for releasing the files.
  • Initially, Johnson used tactics to delay and avoid the vote on the files.
  • Johnson argued the petition was unnecessary because of an ongoing House investigation.
  • Johnson mentioned concerns about protecting Epstein's victims with the release.
  • The bill allows the DOJ to remove sensitive details and materials that could harm victims.

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