Trump Faces GOP Criticism Over Epstein File Handling

House Speaker Mike Johnson defended sending Congress home early, denying it was to avoid a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein documents and accusing Democrats of political gamesmanship, noting the Biden administration held the files for four years. President Trump and his allies have faced criticism from their own supporters over the handling and transparency of the Epstein case, with critics highlighting that Epstein was arrested during Trump's presidency. Some commentators argued that any substantial evidence against Trump regarding Epstein would likely have been publicized by his political opponents. Separately, Democrats' attempt to blame Trump for rising grocery prices backfired when their graph showed major increases during Biden's administration, prompting ridicule. A heated exchange between Rep. Ritchie Torres and Rep. Randy Fine over the Gaza crisis further underscored sharp partisan divides in Congress. These disputes collectively illustrate the ongoing political contention over accountability and transparency in Washington.