Congress Advances Epstein File Release And Senate Action Now Puts Pressure On Trump

On a chilly November morning, a press conference unfolded at the U.S. House steps, shortly before a vote aimed at unsealing files related to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed profound frustrations, stating, “I fought relentlessly against incredibly powerful figures, including the President himself. After six years of loyalty, I was deemed a traitor for advocating on behalf of vulnerable women.” Surrounding her were thirty women identifying as survivors of Epstein's sexual violence.Epstein, who died under mysterious circumstances in federal custody on August 10, 2019, had his death officially categorized as a suicide by hanging. Just hours later, the House astonishingly voted 427-1 to disclose the Epstein files, with only Republican Clay Higgins dissenting. The momentum continued as the Senate unanimously consented to the passage, propelled by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The decisive action is now poised for President Trump's approval. Rep. Greene is navigating a notable political shift, having questioned the escalating divisive nature of the GOP under Trump’s leadership. Speaker Mike Johnson's calls for potential amendments to the Senate's language went unanswered. Survivors' presence undeniably influenced congressional deliberations on the release of the files.

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