House Republicans Release 30,000+ Epstein Files; Speaker Johnson Says Trump Aided FBI Investigation

In a dramatic move toward transparency, a Republican-led committee in the U.S. House of Representatives has released over 33,000 pages of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, making the files public after months of pressure from lawmakers and the American public.
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced the release earlier this week, calling it a necessary step toward justice and accountability.
“We promised transparency, and we’re delivering it,” Johnson said at a press briefing. “The American people deserve to know who was involved, who enabled Epstein, and who helped take him down.”
In a stunning revelation, Johnson also stated that President Donald Trump acted as an FBI informant during the federal investigation into Epstein. According to Johnson, Trump cooperated with federal agents, provided information that supported the case against Epstein, and banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago early on.
“President Trump made it clear from the beginning Epstein was not welcome in his circle,” Johnson said. “He aided law enforcement and helped bring a predator to justice.”
The massive document dump comes as a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers had been preparing to force a floor vote to compel the release of Epstein related records. By preemptively publishing the documents, Republicans seized control of the narrative, framing it as a victory for victims, transparency advocates, and the rule of law.
Early analysis of the files shows thousands of pages of emails, court transcripts, financial records, and deposition summaries. Legal experts say the release could reignite investigations into Epstein’s powerful network of associates.
No formal response has yet been issued by the FBI or the Trump legal team regarding Johnson’s informant claims.