Democrats use obscure law to seek release of Epstein files
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Senate Democrats Use Rare Law to Force Epstein Files Release
Above: U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to the press in Washington, D.C., on July 30, 2025. Image copyright: Al Drago/Bloomberg/Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Trump's evasive denial of visiting Epstein's island and contradictory claims about their rift severely undermine his credibility. After years of accusing Democrats like Clinton of Epstein ties, his own flight logs and Mar-a-Lago links make him look guilty. Schumer has rightfully invoked the "Rule of Five" to compel transparency, a promise Trump has failed to honor, fueling cover-up suspicions.
Republican narrative
Trump's ties to Epstein are overstated; he banned him from Mar-a-Lago for poaching staff, not criminal acts, and never visited his island. Flight logs show minimal contact, unlike Clinton's documented trips, and Schumer's "Rule of Five" push exploits this for political gain. Still, Trump should release the files to end this tiresome saga, proving no cover-up while protecting victims, as the DOJ advises.
Establishment-critical narrative
Donald Trump is only the latest politician to have had a relationship with Epstein, but, unfortunately for him, he's dealing with it at the same time the world is learning more about the creepy history of U.S. and Israeli intelligence operations. From Epstein to Monica Lewinsky, Americans are beginning to realize that their elected officials may have been compromised by blackmail. If full transparency isn't offered, this story won't go away.