Lawmaker Reveals GOP Ready to Support Epstein Files Release

UPDATE: In a stunning claim, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) revealed that a significant number of Republican lawmakers are poised to support the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files as the House is set to reconvene. During an interview with MSNBC’s Ali Velshi late Thursday night, Swalwell indicated that the political landscape is shifting.

The House, led by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), is expected to return to session soon, with newly-elected Rep. Adelia Grijalva (D-AZ) being sworn in. Swalwell emphasized that support from Republicans is growing for a discharge petition aimed at releasing the Epstein documents. “All they’re doing is delaying the inevitable with Epstein because that vote is coming,” he asserted.

In a dramatic moment, Swalwell recounted a conversation with a Republican colleague who described the impending vote as a “jailbreak.” According to Swalwell, this insider suggested that “over 100 Republican members” could join Democrats to push the petition forward. “They know that their constituents are demanding it, so it’s all coming out,” he added, signaling a potential shift in the party’s stance on Epstein-related issues.

The implications of this development are significant, especially considering the ongoing frustrations surrounding what Swalwell termed the “Epstein shutdown.” With many federal workers impacted by the delay, the pressure is mounting for lawmakers to act swiftly.

This urgent situation is evolving, and as the House prepares to take action, all eyes will be on the Republican members who may decide to break ranks with their party leadership. The upcoming vote could reshape the narrative surrounding the Epstein scandal and hold powerful implications for several politicians.

As the landscape develops, expect more updates on who supports the release of the Epstein files and how this may impact the broader political climate. Stay tuned for real-time updates on this critical issue as it unfolds.