Gis Lane Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein in 1993. Credit: Ralph Alwan, White House Photographer – Creative Commons
US President Donald Trump is facing increasing pressure to release documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case.
A New York court ordered the administration to hand over the files of the missing major ju judge, and Congress voted to testify to Gislane Maxwell after summer break.
The court instructs Trump’s team to hand over the missing Epstein files
A federal judge in New York criticized Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) for failing to file major large juice documents related to Epstein’s case. DOJ asked to seal the file, but did not explain why or provide a transcription.
As Guardian Reported, the judge said the court could not move forward without missing the affairs. The DOJ is ordered to file documents by Tuesday, July 29th, so the court can decide whether to seal them.
Congress votes to summon Ghislaine Maxwell
On July 22, the House Oversight Committee summoned Ghislaine Maxwell, who has been sentenced to 20 years in prison to support a minor Epstein girl. The lawmaker wants her to give her evidence after her summer break.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ is planning to speak to Maxwell “in the coming days” to see if he has “information about the person who committed the crime against the victim.” Her lawyer, David Oscar Marx, posted on X.
Speaker Mike Johnson changes his mind
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson previously supported the idea of releasing the Epstein Files, but this week it has backed down. Speaking to the reporter, he said, “We need the administration to have the space to do what it is,” confirming that there will be no votes before the summer holidays (quote) Independence).
Trump declined to question Epstein at a press conference with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., calling Epstein’s investigation “a kind of witch hunt.”
June, Elon Musk accused Trump of appearing in Epstein’s files – The claims that sparked a storm of media and a major backlash.
rear Wall Street Journal The published story that links Trump to Epstein called it “honorary blame,” according to White House press office Caroline Leavitt, who called it “honorary blame.”
What’s next for the Epstein Case?
With the deadline approaching and Maxwell set to be questioned, pressure is put on the Trump administration to release the files. This case can further reveal who is involved and whether strong names are protected throughout this time…
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