Johnson Backtracks on Pressure for Trump to Release Epstein Files

House Speaker Mike Johnson initially urged the release of all Jeffrey Epstein documents, a rare departure from President Trump’s position, but later reversed his stance. The Republican leader’s call for transparency in the Epstein case came amid growing public pressure for accountability, though the move was short-lived. Johnson’s initial push for full disclosure of the files was seen as a potential shift in the congressional approach to the case, but he quickly tempered his remarks, aligning with the White House’s stance on the matter.