Speaker Johnson eyes GOP-led Epstein documents measure to quell outrage

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Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is discussing backing a measure in support of disclosing more information related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, two sources told The Hill.

Johnson’s consideration of the move comes as outrage over the Trump administration’s handling of the matter roils the Republican Party. In the House, GOP members of the Rules Committee, in particular, have gotten immense public pushback for voting down a Democrat-led amendment demanding more information be released. Just one Republican, Rep. Ralph Norman (S.C.), voted in favor of the measure in committee.

The final structure and details of the measure were not immediately clear, and Republicans will have to walk a careful line in how they craft it as they balance placating the party’s base with avoiding the wrath of President Trump.

“The House Republicans are for transparency and they’re looking for a way to say that,” Johnson said.

“I’ve been very clear, the members have been very clear. The House Rules Committee Republicans have been taking incoming and criticism because they voted to stop the Democrats’ politicization of this, and they’re trying to stick to their job and move the procedural rules to the floor so we can do our work and get the rescissions done for the American people. They are for transparency, just as we all are, and we are looking for ways to express that. That’s all it is,” he added.

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