Rep. Ro Khanna on push to release Epstein files: 'It's not about Donald Trump'
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Trump Tells Republicans to Vote to Release Epstein Files
Above: Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein at the Mar-a-Lago club, Florida, on Feb. 12, 2000. Image credit: Davidoff Studios/Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Trump's sudden flip on Epstein files is a calculated political maneuver designed to obstruct justice. His refusal to rescind orders for investigations into political enemies reveals the real agenda. The Justice Department will conveniently claim it can't release documents due to ongoing investigations.
Republican narrative
Trump's call to release Epstein files demonstrates complete transparency and confidence in having nothing to hide. The focus should shift to investigating Democrat operatives who had actual relationships with Epstein. This entire controversy is a manufactured distraction from Republican success.
Narrative C
The push to unseal Epstein's files isn't a crusade against Donald Trump — it's about delivering justice for survivors and holding all powerful individuals accountable. The effort is bipartisan and rooted in transparency, not partisanship, for the sake of accountability.
Narrative D
Donald Trump urged Republicans to vote to release the Epstein files, knowing the momentum was unstoppable. For the first time, he bent to MAGA instead of defining it. In that shift, his grip loosened — a powerful moment showing the movement now moves without him.