House Speaker Johnson Retracts Trump-Epstein Informant Claim Amid Calls for Full File Release
House Speaker Mike Johnson retracted his statement alleging President Donald Trump was an FBI informant in the Jeffrey Epstein case, as accusers and lawmakers push for the full release of Epstein's network records.
Mike Johnson clarifies claim Trump was FBI informant against Epstein
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Overview
- House Speaker Mike Johnson retracted his statement claiming President Donald Trump was an FBI informant in the Jeffrey Epstein case, clarifying he did not intend to suggest Trump's involvement.
- Johnson's initial assertion regarding President Trump's alleged role as an FBI informant in the Epstein investigation was made without presenting any supporting evidence or context.
- Jeffrey Epstein accusers shared emotional testimonies at the Capitol, urgently calling for the complete and transparent release of all remaining records concerning Epstein's extensive network.
- GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna are spearheading a bipartisan initiative to compel a vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, aiming for full disclosure.
- The bipartisan legislative effort seeks to ensure the public release of all relevant documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, addressing calls for greater transparency and accountability.
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Mike Johnson retracted his statement to clarify that he did not intend to suggest President Trump's involvement as an FBI informant, and his initial claim was made without supporting evidence or context.
The accusers are urgently calling for the complete and transparent release of all remaining records concerning Jeffrey Epstein's extensive network to ensure transparency and accountability.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act is a bipartisan legislative initiative aimed at compelling a vote for the full public release of all documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. It is being spearheaded by GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna.
House leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson, has made efforts to slow the process, including delaying votes on Epstein-related measures and pushing token efforts to continue oversight without full disclosure.
Trump has fueled innuendo about a global cabal behind Epstein's sex ring but lost control of the narrative once in power, leading to intensified public and political attention on the Epstein files.
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