House Speaker Delays Vote on Epstein Files Amid Trump Pressure

President Donald Trump faces mounting pressure from his MAGA base and some Democrats to release more information related to Jeffrey Epstein, including a so-called 'client list.' Despite initial resistance, the Trump administration released a large amount of information and attempted to shift focus by attacking political opponents and promoting other MAGA issues, such as a campaign to restore the Washington NFL team's former name. Trump has been criticized for trying to distract his supporters from the Epstein controversy, which remains a significant point of contention within the MAGA movement. House Speaker Mike Johnson initially supported a House vote to demand the release of Epstein files but later deferred to President Trump, deciding not to hold a vote before the summer recess. The controversy has exposed fractures within the GOP, with Trump urging his base to move on while many supporters continue to demand transparency and accountability. The Epstein case continues to have political impacts, fueling conspiracy theories and internal dissent in Trump's coalition.