Biden’s Government Continues to Dismiss Epstein File Transparency Act

The previous season witnessed a surprising rush in the legislative offseason as House Speaker Mike Johnson hastily dismissed lawmakers without bringing the Epstein Files Transparency Act to the floor for voting. This legislation was joined by the popular but outgoing conservative Rep. Thomas Massie from Kentucky and his fellow Rep. Ro Khanna from California. The ensuing Epstein Files saga continued to develop unseen, even after the legislative dismissal.

One of the intriguing happenings involved Todd Blanche, a well-known attorney for criminal cases who has even represented Donald Trump, acting as Deputy Attorney General. Blanche notably spent part of his break in what could be described as unusual company: Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex offender. Not only was he silent about their meetup, but he also accepted this subject matter with restraint and attempted to discourage others from discussing it.

In parallel, a startling discovery was revealed involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation and their interest in Donald Trump. Seemingly, a thousand of the bureau’s agents utilized an inordinate amount of time to compile a complete record of each reference to Trump mentioned within the Epstein Files.

Fast-forward to recent events, as Massie and Khanna put together a media conference with a group of survivors of the infamous Epstein and Maxwell. The main aim of this high-tension event was to exert pressure and embarrass the House Republicans into approving a discharge petition, which would hopefully steer the Epstein Files bill to a voting stage. Among the attendees was Epstein’s former close friend, whose anger was palpable.

The fallout from this unique assembly was immediate. A representative from the White House denounced the supporting of this discharge petition, labeling it as a contentious action. Things were further intensified when the victims of Epstein and Maxwell met with House lawmakers during a confidential two-hour session.

Victims furious over the government’s indifference, and their families highlighted the irony in this situation: having been kept in the dark about official files bearing their names for years. They recounted tales of being threatened during investigations and expressed their ongoing frustration at their unseen adversaries.

The secrecy surrounding US Attorney Alexander Acosta’s mystery deal with Epstein was brought to the forefront. Why were victims not informed nor asked to testify? Why was the non-prosecution pact withheld from victims until lawsuits against the government were initiated?

Growing resentment was directed towards public servants who seemingly prioritized Epstein over the victims, portrayed as insignificant against Epstein’s stature. A central debate arose: why was Epstein not imprisoned or forced to register as a sex offender, actions that could’ve spared countless children from heinous crimes?

Onlookers were baffled at the conspicuous absence of oversight from banks over suspicious multimillion transactions, as questions arose on why the justice system seemed to falter in its intended role. Among those present, Marina Lacerda, an Epstein survivor who formerly maintained her silence, expressed her anguish over the decades-long ordeal these women have endured.

Haley Robson, another survivor, addressed the President directly. Claiming her political affiliations as a registered Republican did not matter in this context, she implored those present to acknowledge the realities of their suffering and decried any assertions that their claims were fraudulent.

Barring the collection of the required endorsements for Khanna and Massie’s discharge petition, the earliest voting projection is put at a fortnight. That said, the support list is growing, and names like Nancy Mace, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Lauren Boebert are among the latest to give their endorsement. The pressure is increasing, and it’s time for Mike Johnson to think up another tactic to stall.

Everyone’s attention has been invariably drawn to the ubiquitous Epstein Files. As Johnson struggles to align all members of the House to indefinitely prolong the ‘investigation’, he seems unable to escape the shadow of his despised deceased associate, Epstein. And based on the current climate, it’s unlikely these issues will disappear anytime soon.