BREAKING: House Republicans Block Democrat-Led Effort to Force Release of Epstein Files to the Public — Here Are the Five Republicans Who Voted Against Transparency

Gateway Pundit ^ | July 15, 2025 | Jim Hoft

[Macho MAGA Man]

In a jaw-dropping move late Monday, House Republicans once again slammed the door shut on transparency, voting 7‑5 in the Rules Committee to block Rep. Ro Khanna’s amendment that would have forced Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice to publish all Epstein‑related files publicly.

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Here are the names of the U.S. Representatives who voted “No” to releasing the Epstein files:

Virginia Foxx (R-NC) Nick Langworthy (R-NY) Austin Scott (R-GA) Morgan Griffith (R-VA) Brian Jack (R-GA) Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) Erin Houchin (R-IN)

[cgbg]

Good job.

Great legislation.

[Biblebelter]

I was WRONG.

I have said there is only one party in American and Trump is not a member.

There is still ONLY one party in America.

But Trump and the Republican wing of the uniparty appear to be on the same page with same agenda.

[Danie_2023]

“”My answer is—if anyone has better alternatives than mine put them out there.

Sometimes life is about picking the best of mediocre alternatives.””

And the pessimist/realist in me... is saying that maybe there is no “fix” for this conundrum. Trump is sticking to his guns re: the “fergettaboutit” stance. Meanwhile...Laura Trump just came out doing a Bondi 2.0. You’ve got the rats now clamoring (supposedly) for the release of info via an “”amendment””, while some GOPers are trying to stop them from that legislation. It is now a cluster ‘you know what’, my friend. Perhaps there is no viable solution... or one that will not damage our side in one way or another. I dunno. But I suspect that Epstein is cackling from wherever he is right now... at the spectacular impact he has made upon us all.

[MikelTackNailer]

I think it means it’s very secret, potentially explosive, and other operations that can’t be exposed for national security reasons, that are related to Epstein. Further, there may be other investigations that could be compromised by releasing early.

I agree with most of your assessment in Post#42 except I believe Israel is the primary agent behind Epstein partnered with our utterly insane CIA. Israel because it came too close to non-existence post-WWII when supposed ally nations refused to help or take in all the displaced Jews - so they ended up carving their ancient homeland back out for themselves with begrudging aid from those allies relieved to be rid of them (oversimplification, I know).

So they have a justifiable resentment of the allies they still needed to thwart the Islamic enemies surrounding them. I can't think of a better "tail wagging the dog" than blackmail over many rich and powerful shakers in the ally nations; both as insurance policy and political leverage.

One more fold in my tin-foil cap: Epstein may very well be alive and well, in a plush prison setup in Israel worthy of any mob boss or cartel capo. One minute of tape glitch is all that's needed to laundry cart in a prepped body and cart out the real guy. Easy peasy. The only error was the neck bones broken by pressure points indicating death wasn't from hanging.

I'm for total disclosure and burn all the perverts involved, The "innocents needing protection" have been long grown by now and would actually benefit financially through a collective litigation; likely ending with a sweet settlement out of court.

This would get the albatross of Israel's advantage off the U.S.'s neck, cleanse our power structure of people destined for Hell and help America regain the trust and respect it used to rightly enjoy.

[tumblindice]

Ockham’s razor: release the files, all of them.

[Macho MAGA Man]

UPDATE!

All five republicans who voted to not release the Epstein Files received money from the Pro-Israel Lobby.

https://www.usmessageboard.com/attachments/1752597861362-webp.1136542/

[AppyPappy]

Interesting. My congressman.

[tumblindice]

‘the albatross of Israel’s advantage off the U.S.’s neck’
Bingo. This is why they are being sealed, Israel.
Time to declaree independence from dual-citizens, Israeli or Mexican.
America First, MAGA!
>No no! That’s antisemitic and ... racist!

[AppyPappy]

Not Foxx or Griffith. Griffith was a nobody then.

[cgbg]

There are many issues with releasing all the files—if they are what many of us think they are:

1. National security. Example: Saudi Prince X has been working with CIA for the past thirty years. He is our best source of intelligence on the Kingdom and he is “in the room” when most key decisions are made. The files have pictures/videos of the much younger prince doing the dirty with a variety of very young females. If we release his file he gets executed back home.

Needless to say when we try to recruit another Saudi prince they will remember that ugly saga.

2. Innocent folks. That includes the young women and might suggest that Epstein’s doctor was involved in bad stuff even though the doctor was really just the doctor.

3. Future court actions. We have some great evidence to use against some of the men in the files. We want to indict them for it—extending the statute of limitations since they took overt acts to cover up their involvement. We destroy our case by releasing their files.

[yelostar]

Let’s keep the Epstein shenanigans in the news.

Then we won’t have to talk about what our legislature is currently working on - two hugely important bills that will affect every American in permanent and serious ways.

The GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act - to regulate crypto and digital assets.

Which will lead to CBDC…digital identity…and programmable money.

Two bills representing the most comprehensive and permanent attempt to economically enslave all citizens.

Wars have been fought over far less.

America finally completes the surrender of its sovereignty, what’s left of its freedom.

[montag813]

Sometimes what is legally valid is highly risky and dangerous as a practical strategy.

Good points. We can only hope that Trump acts to get ahead of this crisis, and do whatever can be done to provide as much transparency and records release as possible.

[blackdog]

http://youtube.com/post/UgkxMAYS3t09wt1kjGmLVer09cUn4Py3sFLU?si=WxP4ThfW2k0HhCYS

[kenmcg]

Was Epstein connected to the CIA? Could these non descript gop house members following orders? This whole thing stinks.

[af_vet_1981]

What do you think this means?

I think it means that the title is erroneous. There were 7 Republicans who voted against 5 Democrats. That works.

[Vendome]

bunch of nobody’s so the real culprits can’t be blamed

[cgbg]

Common sense would be that you are totally correct.

Those issues are off the charts critical for everyone—not just here but all over the world.

Unfortunately common sense has rarely been a good fit with Congressional decision making.

[MikelTackNailer]

-1. National security. Example: Saudi Prince X has been working with CIA for the past thirty years. He is our best source of intelligence on the Kingdom and he is “in the room” when most key decisions are made. The files have pictures/videos of the much younger prince doing the dirty with a variety of very young females. If we release his file he gets executed back home.-

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Would that be the same Saudi prince who got all those concert-goers shot at the Mandalay in Vegas or was that a different one?

[montag813]

Perhaps you didn’t know this information and you simply made a mistake or perhaps you were intentionally lying.

Good catch. I did not see the Aman info, as it is not included in the two sources I read. Not sure of the relevance, however. Are you saying that the DIA runs honeypot operations?

Also don't see why you highlight his the special forces leadership. He was the most decorated solider in Israeli history, and commanded the attack on the Iraqi Osirak nuclear reactor in 1981, so that is not surprising.

Paragon was founded (Sept 2019) after Epstein's arrest and death (if he is indeed dead). So again, not sure of the relevance.

I am interested in EVIDENCE. Everyone is spewing rumor, innuendo and conspiracies and those don't help us at all.

What we do know is that Ehud Barak, who had already faced allegations of sexual harassment and abuse in Israel, met with Epstein "dozens of times" and visited his Island on numerous occasions. If he were "handling" him on an intelligence matter, that would be absurdly reckless. Barak is likely a sick pedo, as was Epstein. We need to find out who else was, and I hope we do.

P.S. This isn't exactly my idea of the kind of "stealth" you would expect from an "intelligence leader":

Ehud Barak, entering Jeffrey Epstein’s New York residence in January 2016, around the same time several young women tied to the financier also came by.

[Theophilus]

I am confident President Trump will fix this.

Agree