House Speaker Johnson Meets Epstein Survivors Amid GOP Transparency Push

House Speaker Mike Johnson met privately with six women alleging abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, underscoring the growing importance of Epstein-related issues within the Republican Party as Congress reconvenes. Johnson described the survivors' testimonies as 'heartbreaking and infuriating,' revealing the emotional impact of the meeting. House Republicans, including Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna, are pushing for a full House vote on a resolution demanding the Justice Department release all documents related to Epstein, with a discharge petition needing just a few more Republican signatures to proceed. While Johnson supports releasing the files, he has delayed action pending additional interviews and document gathering. Massie and Khanna plan a press conference where survivors will publicly share their stories for the first time, intensifying pressure on Johnson to act. The bipartisan effort reflects mounting demands for transparency amid ongoing investigations into Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's crimes.