The US House of Representatives voted 427 to 1 in favor of a bill compelling the Department of Justice to declassify all materials related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The document was forwarded to the Senate, where Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced it for a vote.
US President Donald Trump issued a statement on his Truth Social platform regarding the bill's consideration. "I don't care when the Senate passes the House Bill, whether tonight or at some other time in the near future. I just don't want Republicans to take their eyes off all of our victories," Trump stated. The Senate has already agreed to pass the bill.
About the Epstein Case
Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier accused of operating a sex trafficking network involving minors. In 2008, he was convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor but received a relatively lenient sentence through a plea deal with prosecutors. In 2019, Epstein was arrested on federal charges of sex trafficking, but in August of that year, he was found dead in his cell under circumstances officially ruled as suicide.
The case generated enormous public attention due to Epstein's connections with numerous influential politicians, businessmen, and celebrities. The bill provides for the declassification of all Department of Justice documents related to the Epstein case, which could shed light on his circle of acquaintances and possible accomplices.
In his statement, Trump listed his administration's achievements, including tax reforms, border security, ending military conflicts, and attracting investments to the American economy.