Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson mentioned that President Donald Trump might veto a bill that asks the Justice Department to make files about Jeffrey Epstein public. The bill was approved by both the House and Senate, and it is now waiting for Trump's decision. Although Trump has suggested he plans to sign it, Johnson expressed concerns about the bill not being amended.
Key Facts
- The bill is called the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
- Both the House and Senate voted to release the Epstein files to the public.
- Jeffrey Epstein was awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges when he died by suicide in 2019.
- President Trump has indicated he will sign the legislation.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is concerned because the Senate passed the bill without changes.
- Johnson mentioned uncertainty about whether Trump would veto the bill, saying "I don't know."
