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Republican senators had varied responses when questioned about the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein files controversy. Some senators labeled it a distraction, while others believed that the American people deserve answers.
Attorney General Pam Bondi recently announced the release of declassified files related to Jeffrey Epstein, stating that this action was in line with President Donald Trump’s commitment to revealing information about Epstein and his associates. Bondi also mentioned having possession of an Epstein “client list.”
However, the declassified files mainly consisted of information that was already publicly available, and the Justice Department later stated that there was no actual “client list.” Subsequent events, including a dispute between FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino and Attorney General Bondi, have increased pressure on the Trump administration to disclose more files.
Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana emphasized the importance of transparency in this matter. He stated, “The American people deserve to know who else, besides Epstein, was involved in trafficking young women, some of whom were minors, and why they were not prosecuted.” Kennedy urged the Department of Justice to provide satisfactory answers to the public.
Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma suggested that the Epstein controversy was being used by Democrats as a distraction from ongoing investigations involving former President Biden. He questioned the timing of these discussions and pointed out that transparency should be a two-way street.
Senator James Lankford from Oklahoma took a more balanced approach, acknowledging the complexity of the situation. He emphasized the need to protect genuine victims while also ensuring the dissemination of relevant information.
When asked about the Epstein files, Senator Susan Collins from Maine declined to comment, indicating that she was not interested in discussing the matter further.
