They Finally Voted to Release the Epstein Files. Don’t Be Fooled.

The House voted 427-1 on November 18, 2025, to release files related to the largest human trafficking scandal in our country’s history. The Senate then voted unanimously. It looks like transparency won.

It didn’t.

Trump fought for months to keep these files hidden—files that likely show his involvement in abusing women and children. Then suddenly, he gave House Republicans permission to vote yes.

Why now?

Trump has already stated he wants to pursue an “investigation into Democrats’ involvement with Epstein.” This allows him to obstruct justice, deflect his own involvement by targeting Democrats, and claim the DOJ can’t release files during an open investigation.

But let’s be clear. Trump had the authority to release these files from day one. He refused. We all know why.

Believe Women

Dozens of survivors have spoken publicly about Trump’s involvement. They say there are thousands more. Thousands.

But this scandal goes beyond one man. Epstein was convicted. Maxwell was convicted. Some of the most powerful people in the world have been implicated.

This isn’t about politics. It’s about abuse of power and despicable behavior that forever harmed women and children.

Children. The President of the United States is accused of the most egregious behavior toward children. We must wake up—all of us. We cannot be divided on an issue of such grave importance.

He’s a reprehensible predator who humiliates and bullies anyone who questions him. Just this week, he called a reporter doing her job “piggy” and told her to”be quiet.”

I’ve met thousands of women in my district. I’m appalled on their behalf. On behalf of every woman who’s been silenced.

I believe the women who had the courage to speak up about what happened to them. We all should. If we believed women, we wouldn’t need this Epstein file circus.

Accountability Matters

I’ve spent 30 years holding people accountable for their wrongdoing. It doesn’t matter how much money or power someone has.

Let me be very clear: anyone who participated in the abuse of women or children—or covered it up—should be held accountable and face prison time. Anyone. Democrat, Republican, Independent.

Every representative who voted yes on November 18 had many opportunities before now. This wasn’t leadership. This was political cover.

Any representative who refused to sign the discharge petition to force this vote? Vote them out next November.

Any representative who failed to demand Mike Johnson call them back during the 43-day government shutdown? Vote them out next November.

Max Miller had every opportunity to hold these perpetrators accountable. He chose silence. Vote him out.

Transparency accompanied by Obstruction Isn’t Transparency

Lawmakers can’t just speak about accountability when it’s politically safe. They can’t suddenly claim to care and vote for transparency after years of opportunities—especially when they know their leader won’t be held accountable.

Victims of abuse are forced to relive their trauma when they’re not believed or their abusers are protected.

The girls and women trafficked by Epstein deserve better. They deserve to be believed. Any person involved must be held accountable. No matter who they are. No matter the cost.

That’s real leadership. Believing victims. Standing up for justice. No matter who it implicates.