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Many House Republicans will back a bill to release Epstein files, leaders of the effort say (apnews.com)

submitted 4 months ago by FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world to c/usa@lemmy.ml

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers seeking to force the release of files related to the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein are predicting a big win in the House this week with a “deluge of Republicans” voting for their bill and bucking the GOP leadership and President Donald Trump, who for months have disparaged their effort.

The bill would force the Justice Department to release all files and communications related to Epstein, as well as any information about the investigation into his death in federal prison. Information about Epstein’s victims or ongoing federal investigations would be allowed to be redacted.

“There could be 100 or more” votes from Republicans, said Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., among the lawmakers discussing the legislation on Sunday news show appearances. “I’m hoping to get a veto-proof majority on this legislation when it comes up for a vote.”

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[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 11 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Bolded and italicized the money quote.

I love the thought of 100 Republicans voting against Donald on this, but I'll believe it when I see it.

[–] osaerisxero@kbin.melroy.org 4 points 4 months ago

Same, but i'm prepared to accept enough to pass

[–] eldavi@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 months ago

i wish i understood what people are hoping that this will do.

if any of it were enough for charges/arrests, it would have happened already.

it feels more like a distraction than anything else since republicans don't care and democrats already don't like trump.