📁House Republicans join Democrats to subpoena Epstein files, defying Trump
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+1 moreHouse Oversight Chairman James Comer issued subpoenas August 6, 2025, demanding the complete Jeffrey Epstein files after a bipartisan subcommittee vote forced his hand. Three House Republicans—Nancy Mace, Scott Perry, and Brian Jack—joined Democrats to compel the Justice Department's cooperation, creating a rare breach of party loyalty. The subpoenas also target depositions from Bill and Hillary Clinton, multiple former attorneys general, and FBI directors spanning two decades.
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Why This Matters
Trump's own party abandons him when protecting pedophiles becomes toxic
Even loyal Republicans won't cover for Epstein connections when their voters demand transparency—proving some scandals transcend partisan protection.
The Justice Department's stonewalling proves they're hiding something explosive
If the files contained nothing incriminating, Trump would release them for political points—instead, his DOJ fights subpoenas while claiming victim protection.
Bipartisan cooperation shows Congress can still function when survival instincts kick in
Republicans voting with Democrats on Epstein proves lawmakers will work together when public pressure exceeds partisan loyalty—giving hope for other accountability measures.
Your representatives are finally doing their job instead of protecting powerful predators
When Congress subpoenas sex trafficking evidence despite executive branch resistance, it shows oversight still works when citizens demand action loudly enough.
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