House Democrats call for full release of Epstein files, seizing on Republican divisions and DOJ controversy.

Democrats Call for Transparency in Epstein Case

Democratic lawmakers are ramping up efforts to demand the release of all files related to Jeffrey Epstein, leveraging fresh controversy and deepening divisions within the Republican Party. At least two House Democrats have pledged legislative action, underscoring a renewed push for transparency in one of the most scrutinized criminal cases in recent memory.

Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, announced plans to file a resolution calling on the Trump administration to make public all files connected to the Epstein case. “Either [President Donald Trump] and his acolytes fueled the rumors of the significance of these Epstein files to help his campaign, or something is there! Put up or Shut up!” Veasey wrote on X.

Echoing this sentiment, Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., revealed he would introduce an amendment to force a public vote on releasing the complete Epstein files. “Why are the Epstein files still hidden? Who are the rich & powerful being protected? ... The Speaker must call a vote & put every Congress member on record,” Khanna posted.

Controversy and Accusations Heighten Political Divide

The push from Democrats arrives as prominent right-wing figures clash over a leaked Department of Justice memo suggesting there is little more to Epstein’s case than what is already known. The memo has fueled infighting, with personalities like Steve Bannon and Laura Loomer accusing Attorney General Pam Bondi of mishandling an issue long important to Trump’s base.

Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., inflamed debate further by referencing past allegations against President Trump, all of which he has denied. “Wow who would have thought that electing a rapist would have complicated the release of the Epstein Files?” she wrote on social media.

Senator Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., criticized the president’s earlier promise to release the files, telling voters, “He promised to release the Epstein files. Did anyone really think the sexual predator president who used to party with Jeffrey Epstein was going to release the Epstein files?”

A civil war within the GOP over the handling of the Epstein case continues, with attorney Mike Davis and Trump himself defending the attorney general’s work. “If predators or victims won’t talk, then what? The Trump Justice Department has to deal with evidence that exists. Not evidence they wish they had. Nor conspiracy theories,” Davis posted. Trump publicly defended Bondi, urging, “LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB – SHE’S GREAT!” and redirected attention to ongoing election investigations.

Amid the political turmoil, some reports indicate Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino considered resigning, though both Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel have expressed confidence in their leadership and intention to stay the course. “The conspiracy theories just aren’t true, never have been. It’s an honor to serve the President of the United States [Donald Trump] – and I’ll continue to do so for as long as he calls on me,” Patel stated on X.

Democrats Link Epstein Files to Broader Justice Debate

Democrats have also linked calls for transparency in the Epstein case to broader debates about law enforcement and immigration policy. Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., pressed the White House for answers in an online exchange over a recent ICE raid, asserting, “If you’re now concerned about child exploitation, release the Epstein Files. Your base wants to know.”

The White House, meanwhile, responded by emphasizing its commitment to law and order. Spokesman Harrison Fields praised Attorney General Bondi, Director Patel, and Deputy Director Bongino for their “unprecedented success” in safeguarding communities and restoring criminal justice integrity. “This work will continue in lockstep and with unprecedented success,” Fields stated.

As Democrats continue to push for legislative action and the GOP grapples with internal discord, the issue of the Epstein files remains a flashpoint in ongoing debates over transparency, justice, and political accountability at the highest levels of government.