House Votes on Epstein Disclosure as Speaker Johnson warns 'Could Revictimize Victims’

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🗓️ 19 November 2025

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

Transparency vs. Victim Protection
- The central argument revolves around balancing transparency with protecting victims, whistleblowers, and third parties.
- Speaker of the House Mike Johnson supports disclosure but criticizes the bill for lacking safeguards.
Legislative Process and Flaws
- The bill in question (HR 445) is described as “recklessly flawed.”
- Issues cited include:
  - Failure to protect victim privacy.
  - Risk of releasing child sexual abuse material.
  - Jeopardizing grand jury secrecy and national security.
  - Potential harm to future investigations.
Political Weaponization
- Democrats are using the Epstein scandal as a political tool to harm Donald Trump and Republicans.
- Republicans argue they support transparency but want responsible handling.
Oversight Committee’s Role
- The committee has already released significant Epstein-related documents, including flight logs, financial records, and calendars.
- These efforts are presented as more thorough and careful than the proposed legislation.
Speaker Johnson’s Position
- Advocates for maximum transparency but insists on amendments to protect victims.
- Warns that the discharge petition process prevents House amendments, leaving the Senate to correct flaws.

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