Kansas Democrat Don Coover objects to U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt’s approach to unreleased Epstein files
Coover criticized Schmidt’s refusal to sign a petition seeking a House vote on additional Epstein-file disclosures.
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Published Sep 21, 2026
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Democratic candidate Don Coover criticized Rep. Derek Schmidt for refusing to sign a discharge petition seeking a House vote on releasing more Epstein-related documents. Schmidt said he would likely support the bill but prefers working through House leadership and the Justice Department.
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SWIPE →Democratic House candidate criticizing Derek Schmidt’s position on the Epstein disclosure petition
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Representative who refused to sign the discharge petition and explained his preference for the regular House process
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