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Republicans Shut Congress to Block Epstein Files // Kyle Kulinski
Kyle Kulinski | Trusted Newsmaker
Republicans Just Shut Down CongressTo Hide Whats Inside the Epstein FilesThe Vote That Terrifies the Establishment
In what looks like a panicked political maneuver, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson just moved to shut down Congress two weeks earlyexplicitly to block a bipartisan bill that would force the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s sealed files. The legislation, championed by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), had enough votes to pass. Republican and Democratic support was aligned for once, and transparency was within reach.
Until the plug got pulled.
Why the Rush to Kill the Vote?
The move to shut down Congress appears, by all accounts, to be a coordinated attempt to block this vote from ever seeing the floor. If passed, it would require the government to publicly release all Epstein-related documentsunredacted. This includes names, evidence, travel logs, and possibly video files tied to one of the most well-connected sex traffickers in modern history.
Trumps Shadow Looms Over the Blockade
According to the transcript, Speaker Johnsons decision is being portrayed as marching orders from Donald Trump himself. The urgency? Trump allegedly fears being exposed by Epsteins filesand may even be working behind the scenes to negotiate with Ghislaine Maxwell for protection. Reports claim the Trump team is floating a pardon in exchange for Maxwells silence or public exoneration of Trump.
Weaponized Distraction
While Congress melts down over transparency, Trump has flooded the media with distractions: nostalgic tirades about sports team names, corn syrup, and even Rosie ODonnell. All smoke. All noise. All designed to pull attention away from Epstein-related revelations.
The Evidence Theyre Desperate to Bury
The transcript points to damning allegations: video of Trump interacting with underage girls, connections between his modeling agency and trafficking networks, and Trumps own admission that Epstein was his best friend for over a decade. These arent internet rumorstheyre claims rooted in court filings, deposition leaks, and eyewitness accounts that have been buried for years.
Why Shut Congress Now?
This isn’t about vacation or recessits about time. Shutting Congress buys a window to sanitize the files. The theory? When lawmakers return in September, the Trump-linked content may be scrubbed. Sources suggest Trump previously ordered the FBI to identify and isolate mentions of him in Epstein documents. If true, it points to obstruction and evidence tampering at the highest level.
A Full-Blown Cover-UpIn Plain Sight
Lets not sugar-coat it: this is not business-as-usual politics. This is a desperate, coordinated move by GOP leadership to suppress potentially criminal evidence tied to the former president and his allies. And the silence from the Democratic establishment? Deafening.
Podcasters and Propagandists Are Already Spinning
The transcript calls out right-wing influencers like Alex Jones and Tim Dillon, accusing them of running interference with conspiracy theories to deflect from Trumps liability. Excuses range from Theyll kill him if he releases it to Its Pam Bondis fault. But the central fact remains: Congress had the votes, and the Speaker shut it down.
What Happens Next?
Unless public pressure explodes, this stall tactic could work. By the time Congress reconvenes, the Epstein files may be sanitized or quietly dropped altogether. And if a deal with Ghislaine Maxwell gets finalized, Trump could walk away with a clean bill of public perception.
Meanwhile, survivors and investigators get buried in silenceagain.
Final Word: This Is Not About PartisanshipIts About Power
The Epstein saga isnt red vs. blue. Its the elite vs. transparency. Until the full truth is released, Congress isn’t just failing to protect childrenit’s protecting predators.
And they’re doing it with your tax dollars.
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