WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

Republicans Bumble the Jeffrey Epstein Story

Jul 24, 2025
The podcast dives into the political entanglement surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's investigation and the GOP's missteps. It highlights Speaker Mike Johnson's controversial decision to block the release of documents, which raises questions about accountability. The speakers discuss the political dynamics at play, scrutinizing the roles of Trump and Congress. There's a focus on the tug-of-war over transparency and public trust, as well as the possible motivations behind the ongoing Epstein narrative that may be distracting from essential legislative duties.
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Republicans Mishandled Epstein Story

  • Republicans mishandled the Epstein story, causing a media and political fuss.
  • This led to Speaker Mike Johnson adjourning the House to avoid a vote on releasing investigation files.
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Trump Linked in Epstein Files

  • Trump was reportedly briefed that his name appeared in the Epstein files.
  • No evidence shows Trump engaged in wrongdoing with Epstein, and he banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago long ago.
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GOP Panics Over Epstein Files

  • Republicans panicked after Democrats pushed for transparency on Epstein files.
  • Media speculation fueled conspiracy theories, complicating GOP's response.
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