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riversedge

(76,791 posts)
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 06:30 PM Jul 14

'The really big bomb': Outrage grows from all sides over Trump admin backtracking

Source: msn.com



Story by Stephen Prager, 11h •

U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna said he will attempt to force a vote in Congress to release all the government's files pertaining to the notorious financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

"On Tuesday, I'm introducing an amendment to force a vote demanding the FULL Epstein files be released to the public," Khanna (D-Calif.) tweeted Saturday night. "Speaker [Mike Johnson] must call a vote and put every Congress member on record."

The administration of President Donald Trump has been accused in recent days of covering up information about the extent of the financier's crimes and his connections to powerful individuals, including President Donald Trump himself.

"Why are the Epstein files still hidden? Who are the rich and powerful being protected?" Khanna asked.


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Well, my guess is that speaker Johnson will NOT force a vote.
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'The really big bomb': Outrage grows from all sides over Trump admin backtracking (Original Post) riversedge Jul 14 OP
If he doesnt force a vote, they should publicly johnnyfins Jul 14 #1
And when the admin produces nothing, slightlv Jul 14 #2
Remember, it's a conspiracy theory Deminpenn Jul 14 #3
I doubt they will release anything useful, nonetheless it is still the right move Bluetus Jul 14 #4
This...THIS? This is what they are upset about? After dozens of borderline illegal, unethical, immoral actions wiggs Jul 14 #5

johnnyfins

(2,513 posts)
1. If he doesnt force a vote, they should publicly
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 06:35 PM
Jul 14

Ask Mike Johnson if he was involved with Epstein.

slightlv

(6,192 posts)
2. And when the admin produces nothing,
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 07:15 PM
Jul 14

saying it has nothing; has told everyone prior to this that there is no client list, videos, evidence, or anything else, where does it go from there?

Deminpenn

(16,933 posts)
3. Remember, it's a conspiracy theory
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 07:46 PM
Jul 14

It has a life of its own that will evolve in many different directions.

Also remember the cultists have an ingrained suspicion of the "deep state", which Trump and company now are.

Bluetus

(1,341 posts)
4. I doubt they will release anything useful, nonetheless it is still the right move
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 09:04 PM
Jul 14

Call it cynical, but it is the sexual, prurient aspect that keeps the public interested, and this can do a hell of a lot more damage than 100 white papers about the various Big Billionaire Bill provisions. And this is the kind of thing that can have long legs. I mean, people still talk about Monica Lewinsky and cigars. And sadly, this is about the level of intellect one gets with the MAGA people. So go with it.

wiggs

(8,320 posts)
5. This...THIS? This is what they are upset about? After dozens of borderline illegal, unethical, immoral actions
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 09:11 PM
Jul 14

likely to make us less safe, less healthy, less diverse, with greater income inequality, fewer allies, more debt, more billionaires, less prepared....all that and more....MAGA is outraged about redacted / withheld Epstein docs?

This doesn't sound legit to me. Sounds like theater. Jiu jitsu. Performance...something.

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