House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has publicly denounced House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer for labeling him a ‘stone-cold liar’ over allegations that he may have had dinner with Jeffrey Epstein or solicited donations from the disgraced financier. The dispute erupted after Comer presented an email revealing Democratic fundraisers contacting Epstein to arrange a meeting with Jeffries. Jeffries, however, dismissed these claims, insisting he had no knowledge of the alleged interactions and called the accusations part of an effort to divert attention from the committee’s failures. The email, uncovered among 65,000 pages of DOJ documents recently disclosed, has intensified ongoing scrutiny of Epstein’s connections, including former Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. Jeffries, who supported the Epstein Files Transparency Act, expressed frustration over the allegations, suggesting they aimed to sidetrack the committee’s shortcomings. The bill, passed by the House and Senate, mandates the DOJ to release Epstein-related files within 30 days, potentially revealing more connections among prominent figures.
The accusation against Jeffries has sparked further debate about the transparency of Epstein’s influence and whether his connections facilitated illegal sexual encounters for the wealthy and powerful. While the House Oversight Committee has already obtained some documents, the new transparency act is expected to release significantly more files, potentially implicating additional high-profile individuals. Jeffries, who voted in favor of the act, has maintained that the allegations are a political ploy, emphasizing that the committee’s primary focus should be on addressing issues impacting everyday Americans. The debate highlights the deepening scrutiny of Epstein’s network, with calls for further accountability and transparency in the wake of his death in 2019 while incarcerated on sex trafficking charges.