Congress has released its first batch of Jeffrey Epstein files, totaling 33,295 pages, as calls grow louder for full disclosure of all documents linked to the convicted sex offender. The release comes amid bipartisan pressure in the House, where lawmakers are threatening a floor vote to force the publication of all remaining records.
Many of the files in the initial batch had already been made public through previous court proceedings and investigative releases. Survivors of Epstein’s abuse and their advocates, however, argue that partial transparency is not enough.
Survivors Call for Immediate Action
In an exclusive interview with NBC News, six women who say they were trafficked by Epstein demanded that all records be released. They urged lawmakers to act quickly and pressed former President Donald Trump not to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.
“We cannot heal while the truth is hidden,” one survivor said, echoing the group’s collective call for transparency. They emphasized that withholding documents denies victims justice and shields powerful figures who may have enabled Epstein’s crimes.
Maxwell Denials Spark Outrage
The pressure intensified after transcripts of Ghislaine Maxwell’s July interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche were made public. In the interview, Maxwell denied witnessing inappropriate behavior by any high-profile men associated with Epstein, including Trump.
Relatives of Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who accused Britain’s Prince Andrew of sexually abusing her when she was a minor, reacted angrily to Maxwell’s remarks. They described the transcript as an attempt by Maxwell to “rewrite history” and erase the experiences of Epstein’s victims.
Political Repercussions
The push for full disclosure of the Jeffrey Epstein files is reverberating across Washington. Several lawmakers argue that the American public has the right to know the full scope of Epstein’s crimes and potential connections with influential individuals.
Meanwhile, Congress is also navigating a series of unrelated political clashes. A Senate Democrat accused far-right activist Laura Loomer of blocking him from an oversight meeting, while a federal judge ruled the Trump administration violated the law by deploying thousands of troops to Los Angeles in June.
Court Blocks Alien Enemies Act Deportations
Adding to the legal turbulence, a federal appeals court blocked the Trump administration from using the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged members of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang. The administration had designated the gang as a foreign terrorist organization and accused it of “irregular warfare” through mass migration.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, however, ruled 2-1 that the law could not be applied in this way, limiting the administration’s deportation powers under the historic statute.
Trump’s Public Appearance Quells Rumors
Speculation about Trump’s health also dominated headlines after the president appeared on live television with a bruised hand. Online rumors had suggested Trump was gravely ill, with hashtags like “#Trumpdead” trending on X after several days out of the public eye.
His televised meeting served as proof-of-life, though the White House declined to comment on the cause of his hand injury.
Global Tensions on Display in Beijing
Internationally, world leaders gathered in Beijing for China’s “Victory Day” military parade, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II. Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un joined Chinese President Xi Jinping, while Western leaders largely boycotted the event.
China showcased hypersonic missiles, nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles, and advanced anti-ship weapons in a show of strength aimed at reinforcing its influence in the Asia-Pacific.
Trump reacted on Truth Social, addressing Xi directly: “Please give my warmest regards to Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un, as you conspire against the United States of America.”
Survivors Demand Transparency
Despite the global distractions, the demand for accountability in the Epstein case remains urgent. Survivors insist that releasing all Jeffrey Epstein files is essential to prevent history from being rewritten and to hold accountable anyone complicit in his network.
For many, the files represent more than documents — they represent long-awaited justice. Until the full truth emerges, survivors argue, neither they nor the public will find closure.
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