Top officials from the Trump administration are reportedly convening on Wednesday to address a significant initiative in the U.S. House of Representatives. This effort aims to compel a vote on the release of Justice Department case files related to the high-profile figure, Jeffrey Epstein. Sources familiar with the meeting have confirmed details about the attendees and the context of the discussions.
The planned meeting is set to include prominent figures such as Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado. Rep. Boebert has been a vocal advocate for the release of the Epstein files, actively participating in the congressional effort to pressure the Justice Department into disclosing their extensive investigation records.
As of now, CNN has not confirmed whether the meeting has taken place. A spokesperson for the Justice Department has refrained from commenting, and the White House has not responded to inquiries about the meeting. CNN has also reached out to Rep. Boebert’s office for further information.
The significance of this meeting highlights the ongoing concerns within the Trump administration regarding the Jeffrey Epstein saga. Recently, the House Oversight Committee made headlines by releasing additional documents obtained from Epstein’s estate, renewing public interest in the case. The Justice Department files in question contain years of investigation into a disturbing child sex trafficking ring, which could unveil crucial information that the House has yet to access.
The controversy surrounding Epstein's connections to influential individuals, including Donald Trump, has created a rift within the Republican Party. Rep. Boebert stands out as one of the party members advocating for greater transparency regarding the case. Importantly, Trump has not been accused of any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. Furthermore, Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted child sex trafficker and former associate of Epstein, previously stated in an interview with Blanche that she had not witnessed any misconduct involving Trump.
On Capitol Hill, three Republican House members—Boebert, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Nancy Mace—have joined forces with Reps. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, and Ro Khanna, a California Democrat, to initiate a vote on the release of the Epstein files. This bipartisan effort is gaining traction, with Rep. Adelita Grijalva expected to provide the critical 218th signature needed to advance the petition.
The procedural mechanism known as a House discharge petition allows members to force a vote on any issue if a majority—218 out of 435 members—signs on to the petition. Historically, such efforts face significant challenges, making this push particularly noteworthy.
In a poignant development, at least two women who allege they are survivors of Epstein’s abuse are anticipated to attend Grijalva’s swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday afternoon. This underscores the ongoing impact of the Epstein case and the importance of accountability in matters of abuse and exploitation.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.