Johnson Agrees to Epstein Files Vote Once Petition Hits 218

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Above: House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to the press at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 21, 2025. Image copyright: Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg/Getty Images

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Republican narrative

Republicans are diligently investigating Epstein's case, releasing details the Democrats refused to release when they were in power, like interviews with key players, bank records and unredacted logs. Despite the Democrats' attempts to keep the government shut down and push false narratives about President Trump, Republicans remain focused on achieving justice for survivors.

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Democratic narrative

Mike Johnson's refusal to swear in an elected representative during the shutdown, something he's done for Republicans before, shows how terrified he is of the Epstein files coming out. While he claims to care about transparency and says nothing is related to Trump, his unprecedented cover-up of a document release proves that his party will be hurt once these files are eventually disclosed.

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Establishment-critical narrative

For years, the bipartisan establishment shielded Epstein and his accomplices, prioritizing power over justice. Both parties have stalled accountability, with Republicans and Democrats entangled in political gamesmanship. While Democrats should be applauded for their votes on this petition, it's only thanks to courageous voices like Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie, uniting across party lines, that enough votes have been secured to force Johnson's hand.

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