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'Full of s—t': Why Jasmine Crockett and others aren't buying Trump and Republicans' change of heart on Epstein files

Trump urged House Republicans to support releasing the files after previously calling the matter a hoax.

'Full of s—t': Why Jasmine Crockett and others aren't buying Trump and Republicans' change of heart on Epstein files
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This article1 analysis · Oct 13, 2026
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Jasmine Crockett questioned President Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson’s support for releasing Jeffrey Epstein-related FBI files ahead of a House vote. She accused Johnson of delaying the vote and predicted the files could still be withheld.

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  • Readers of left-leaning coverage: 81% good look
  • Readers of right-leaning coverage: not enough votes yet
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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose reversal on releasing the Epstein files is questioned

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House whose position on the resolution changed

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Representative criticizing Trump and Johnson’s support for releasing the Epstein files

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Attorney General whom Trump called on to open an investigation related to Epstein

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative who co-sponsored the resolution and expressed concern it could be stalled

Representative whom Trump reportedly met with about her vote on releasing the files

Newly elected Representative whose swearing-in was cited in Crockett’s criticism of Johnson

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative who co-sponsored the resolution with Massie

ALSO MENTIONED  Bill Clinton, Former President named among figures whose alleged relationships with Epstein were to be investigated

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Mike Johnson Backs Resolution to Release Epstein Files

Outlets report that Trump urged House Republicans to support releasing Epstein-related files after previously opposing the effort, as a House vote approached; coverage also identifies Speaker Mike Johnson as supporting the measure. Center outlets focus on Trump's reversal and reactions to it, including questions about whether he and Johnson support disclosure. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Johnson's changed position before the vote, alongside Trump's call for Republicans to support it.

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