‘Pathological liars’: Oversight Dem slams Trump admin over alleged Epstein coverup

Political Context & Congressional Action - A discharge petition reached 218 signatures after Adalita Grihalva was sworn in, overcoming obstruction [3] - Speaker Johnson may bring the Epstein bill to a vote, a shift after previously hindering related discussions [2][3][4] - The vote aims to reveal where members of Congress stand on supporting accountability for Jeffrey Epstein's crimes [5] Transparency & Accountability - The House Oversight Committee has a subpoena for the Trump White House, seeking the release of essential documentation and the full Epstein file [5][6] - The Trump administration is accused of slow-rolling or refusing to release essential documentation related to the Epstein case [6] - Allegations arise that the Trump administration has not been transparent and has even threatened members of Congress [8][9][10] Epstein Case & Allegations - Emails released from the Epstein estate suggest Donald Trump was aware of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's activities [16] - The released documents, totaling 23,000 pages, indicate Trump spent time with some of Epstein's victims [16] - Concerns are raised about potential cover-ups by the President, DOJ, or FBI regarding the Epstein case [15] - It's alleged that Mike Johnson is complicit in covering up the Epstein files, delaying actions and preventing discussions in committees [11][12][13] Trump's Involvement - Trump is allegedly prioritizing his own interests and allies in the Epstein files over issues like healthcare and SNAP assistance for 42 million Americans [18] - Trump is accused of spending time protecting himself and rich and powerful men involved in the Epstein files [18]