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"provider_name": "Action Network",
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"author_name": "Demand Progress",
"author_url": "https://actionnetwork.org/groups/demand-progress-3",
"title": "Release the Epstein Files!",
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"description": "House Democrats recently released the infamous letter from Trump to Epstein from his birthday book. In the alleged note, Trump says that he and Epstein share a “wonderful secret.”1 So, what is Trump hiding? Why did he direct the FBI to redact his name multiple times in the trove of files that the government has on Epstein’s crimes?2 And who else is Trump, and Speaker Johnson, protecting with their cover-up? “Refusing to release the files erodes public trust and faith in our institutions,” said Rep. Ro Khanna, who is leading a discharge petition with Rep. Thomas Massie to force a vote on releasing the Epstein Files.3 The measure has bipartisan support. It’s critical that we continue to pressure the House to force a vote on making the Epstein Files public, no matter how much Trump tries to hide or claim the scandal is a “hoax.”4 Sign the petition: Urge your U.S. Representative to sign the discharge petition AND vote to release the Epstein files! Rep. Khanna also said that, “the government has chosen to protect Epstein and the well connected over children who were being abused.”5 Many survivors of Epstein’s crimes have spoken with clarity and conviction urging lawmakers and the White House to release the files so their abusers can be held accountable. Johnson and the Trump admin have tried to distract us from the Epstein Files with phony DOJ document dumps, the abrupt closing of the U.S. House for recess earlier this year, bogus legislative maneuvers, and Johnson’s absurd claim that Trump was an FBI informant charged with taking down Epstein.6,7 It’s time for our lawmakers to put an end to these distractions and stall tactics. Add your name: Tell lawmakers to sign the discharge petition and support the release of the Epstein files! Sources: NPR, “Estate of Jeffrey Epstein gives Congress 'birthday book' allegedly signed by Trump,” September 8, 2025. Bloomberg, “FBI Redacted Trump’s Name in Epstein Files for Privacy Reasons,” August 1, 2025. MSNBC, “The Epstein files aren't a 'hoax.' And they need to be released.” September 12, 2025. CBS, “Trump calls Epstein controversy a 'Hoax' and 'bulls***,' denouncing 'weaklings' in GOP” July 16, 2025. MSNBC, “The Epstein files aren't a 'hoax.' And they need to be released.” September 12, 2025. Demand Progress, “Demand Progress Condemns Speaker Johnson’s New Epstein Coverup,” September 2, 2025. The Guardian, “Mike Johnson claimed Trump was anti-Epstein informant, then retreated amid criticism,” September 8, 2025.",
"url": "https://actionnetwork.org/letters/release-the-epstein-files-2"
}