By John Q. Hosedrinker 
In the midst of ongoing protests, reports indicate that Trump is considering military action against Iran. Elsewhere, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell confirmed a Department of Justice investigation. Other prominent news includes a representative criticizing Trump for delaying the release of Epstein files, and a Cuba historian warning of economic devastation if Venezuelan oil is cut off. Additionally, a new survey reveals declining support for Trump among young men, and GOP senators are diverging from the White House on a Venezuela vote.
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“This is so clearly a cover up”: Rep. Stansbury Blasts Trump Admin. for slow-walking Epstein files
The phrase “slow-walking the Epstein files” is a political tell, plain and simple. It’s the easiest way to know if something is being covered up. If the files contained nothing of substance, they’d be released quickly, with legitimate sensitive information redacted. Instead, the process drags on, providing time for stories to shift, names to vanish, and for everyone to feign ignorance.
Let’s also be clear: this isn’t a left versus right issue. The party in charge, regardless of affiliation, has incentives to shield powerful individuals, including those on their “side.” The standard should be straightforward: release the files, provide a clear log of what’s redacted and why, and do it within a reasonable timeframe. The current delays scream “cover-up.”
The overwhelming evidence suggests that the Trump administration is complicit in a cover-up. It’s not just the files themselves; it’s the other distractions that have been attempted to pull attention away. How can anyone still support this administration, especially given their shifting stances?
The proper response would be to call for accountability: summon those involved, find them in contempt if they don’t comply, and hold them accountable. The slow-walking, the delays, and the lack of transparency all point towards something serious being hidden. It raises serious questions about what exactly Trump is trying to conceal.
If those involved were truly innocent, they’d be demanding the immediate release of the files and suing anyone spreading accusations. But they’re not. They are hiding behind Trump, hoping the issue will fade. It’s a classic tactic of pedophiles: abuse with impunity but refuse to take responsibility for their crimes.
The files themselves were created for leverage. Releasing them means losing that leverage. The fallout will be significant, but it appears that the current administration is willing to risk it all to keep the contents of the files secret. The delay is the confession. The actions of the current administration are entirely what one would expect from a group of people who are trying to hide something.
This situation appears to be solely the responsibility of the Republicans. While some Republicans offer weak criticisms of the administration, it’s those in power who are preventing the files from being released. The core belief of those protecting the files is that some individuals should be above the law, with the rich and powerful being granted that status. This isn’t just about politics; it’s about power and privilege.
There is a clear divide here. The left believes in the equal application of the law, while the right appears to be protecting the powerful. This is undeniably a right versus left issue.
There’s no other logical conclusion than that the Epstein files are the story the current administration wants to bury the most. The slow-walking, the distractions, and the stonewalling are all tactics to buy time and wear down public interest. Some in Congress are fighting this, but unfortunately, the Republicans control all the necessary avenues of power to keep the files hidden.
The problem comes down to accountability. The people who could actually force the issue are beholden to the very people they should be investigating. Those tasked with upholding the law lack the integrity and competence to act against the interests of the powerful. The silence, the delays, the obfuscation – they are all evidence of something far worse than meets the eye. The files are almost certainly holding blackmail material that could be used against those holding power. They’ll be made public eventually, it’s just a matter of time.
It’s clear that the administration is not following the law. The law is well written, the DOJ is just not following the law.