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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

Crockett questioned whether Trump and Johnson genuinely support releasing the files and accused Johnson of delaying the vote.

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

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose reversal on releasing the Epstein files is questioned

Trump's version of this story ↗
Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker of the House whose position on the resolution changed

Johnson's version of this story ↗

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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Jasmine Crockett Criticizes Mike Johnson Over Epstein Files on CNN

Outlets agree that Representative Jasmine Crockett criticized Speaker Mike Johnson during a CNN interview over the release of Epstein-related files. Center outlets emphasize Crockett’s accusations that Johnson was delaying or obstructing a House vote; one also reports his concern about protecting victims’ privacy. Right-leaning outlets center her profanity and the contrast with her saying she would not curse on TV.

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