Senator Lindsey Graham joins House Speaker Mike Johnson in demanding “maximum disclosure” of all credible Epstein-related information.
A consensus on the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files gained significant traction Sunday morning as Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) weighed in on the ongoing discussion during an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” with Kristen Welker.
Graham expressed his strong support for making as much information public as possible, aligning with House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) stance on prioritizing victim protection.
“Yeah, I like what the speaker said. I’m on board with Speaker Johnson to release as much as you can, protecting victims the best you can,” said Graham.
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Speaker Johnson, also appearing on “Meet the Press,” had earlier minced no words regarding Ghislaine Maxwell’s 20-year prison sentence, calling it “a pittance” and asserting that “she should have a life sentence at least.” He emphasized the “unspeakable crimes” and the “1,000 victims” likely involved in the Epstein network, stating that Maxwell’s orchestration and involvement were “an unforgivable thing.”
When pressed on whether Maxwell, who recently met with the Deputy Attorney General, could be trusted, Speaker Johnson expressed hope that “she’s telling the truth” and affirmed the House’s interest in “knowing everything that she knows.” He highlighted the House Oversight Committee’s independent subpoena for Maxwell’s testimony, underscoring the legislative branch’s commitment to uncovering the full truth.
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Senator Graham’s comments reinforce this push for transparency. Both leaders agree that “all credible evidence and information” related to Jeffrey Epstein should be made public. However, they stressed the crucial need to “protect innocent people’s names and reputations” and, most importantly, the “innocent victims,” particularly the minors who suffered “unspeakable crimes.”
Johnson voiced concerns that certain legislative efforts, such as the Massie and Khanna discharge petition, lack adequate protections for victims and could inadvertently release false information or grand jury testimony prohibited by law. He assured viewers that House Republicans are working on a “well-drafted” resolution that would ensure the release of information while safeguarding victims.
Regarding a potential pardon or commutation for Maxwell, a question that has gained traction following remarks by the President, Johnson remained circumspect. While acknowledging it as a “decision of the president” and “not my lane,” he reiterated his overarching principle: “We are for maximum disclosure. We want all transparency.”
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The Speaker also addressed the recent early adjournment of the House, explaining it was to “end the chaos in the Rules Committee” caused by what he called Democrats’ “shameless manner for political purposes” in trying to hijack the committee for an Epstein hearing. He clarified that the timing of the Massie-Khanna petition meant it wouldn’t ripen until after a long-scheduled recess.
This unified message from prominent congressional figures like Senator Graham and Speaker Johnson signals a strong bipartisan commitment to unraveling the full extent of the Epstein network, while ensuring that the pursuit of justice does not come at the cost of further harm to its victims.
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