Most Americans want the Epstein files released, poll finds

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While Trump has told the public not to “waste time and energy” on Epstein, majorities in each party say they want all the documents released, with those sentiments strongest among Democrats (84%) and independents (83%).

Though the president has stoked conspiracy theories that the documents were invented by Democrats or other foes, he’s faced pressure from his own supporters on this issue. A majority of Republicans — 67% — said they’d want all the files released, which “obviously goes in the face of what the administration has been pushing,” said Lee Miringoff, director of the Marist University Institute for Public Opinion.

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“Regardless of who was on those lists, I think those names should be out there and there should be consequences for the crimes that they committed,” said Bailey, who started paying more attention to the case when Epstein’s suicide was announced.

“Just as a normal person who follows the law, I get pulled over, I get a speeding ticket or I commit a crime, I go to jail. But somehow, if you’re rich and powerful in this country, you can traffic people’s children and nothing will happen to you,” he added.

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