Top Trump administration officials met Wednesday with Rep. Lauren Boebert to discuss a growing effort in Congress to force the release of long-hidden Justice Department case files related to Jeffrey Epstein — a move that could finally bring long-overdue transparency to one of the most disturbing scandals in modern U.S. history.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later confirmed the meeting, saying, “Doesn’t that show the level of transparency when we are willing to sit down with members of Congress and address their concerns?” She added, “I’m not going to detail conversations that took place in the Situation Room.”
The private discussion reportedly included Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, and FBI Director Kash Patel — a sign that this administration is taking the issue seriously after years of stonewalling under previous leadership. Boebert, who has championed accountability in the Epstein case, posted afterward on X: “I want to thank White House officials for meeting with me today. Together, we remain committed to ensuring transparency for the American people.”
Her push to compel the release of the Epstein files just cleared a major hurdle. On Wednesday, the House reached the 218 signatures required to trigger a floor vote on the bill — thanks to the final signature from newly sworn-in Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva. This procedural milestone means the House must now vote on whether to force the Justice Department to make public what it knows about Epstein’s years of criminal activity, his powerful connections, and possible government failures.
Rep. Boebert isn’t alone. Reps. Nancy Mace and Marjorie Taylor Greene have also signed on to the discharge petition, joining efforts led by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA). Mace has been particularly outspoken, writing to President Trump to affirm her commitment to the cause: “I will NEVER abandon other survivors.”
The move comes as new documents from Epstein’s estate, released by the House Oversight Committee, reignited public interest in the case and the government’s handling of it. The White House, through Leavitt, dismissed claims that these documents implicated President Trump, noting that “the emails from that trove that mention Trump prove absolutely nothing.”
For conservatives, the fight to release these files is about more than Epstein. It’s about exposing a culture of secrecy and double standards that too often shields the powerful while leaving victims in the dark. The Justice Department has long claimed “ongoing investigations” to justify withholding documents, but many believe that excuse has worn thin.
Transparency is not a partisan issue — it’s a moral one. If government agencies have nothing to hide, there should be no resistance to sunlight. Yet the establishment’s hesitation to release these records raises uncomfortable questions about who might still be protected.
In Washington, discharge petitions like this are rare and difficult to pull off, precisely because they bypass leadership and force an issue to the floor — a move that reflects growing frustration with bureaucratic inertia. Whether the Senate or the broader political class will have the courage to follow through remains to be seen.
As this push gains traction, one thing is clear: Americans deserve to know the truth. No political figure, no agency, and no institution should be above accountability — especially when it comes to crimes as grave as those connected to Epstein. The fight for transparency is not just about the past; it’s about restoring public trust in the rule of law.
How can victims stay unnamed, and protected when names are released 🤔
It’s time to show the list of pedafiles.Our government officials should not be hiding it from the people.