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Eveyone: We want you to release the pedo files

Trump: What if we release the pedophiles instead?

[–] Wilco@lemmy.zip 33 points 6 days ago (1 children)
[–] SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Looked it up, and molestation apparently just involves touching, whereas rape involves intercourse. So it might be more accurate to say, "bunch of child rapists". But even then, that probably doesn't cover kidnapping, trafficking, abuse, drugging, and repeatedly raping a bunch of children for decades in a personal billionaire cult ring on a private island.

Every person defending these monsters deserves to be alive in the most , , and public way. I am calling for absolute of the highest degree.

[–] Brickhead92@lemmy.world 9 points 6 days ago (3 children)

Is there a way to guillotine people more than once? It'd be a shame to let them get out easy.

[–] Whats_your_reasoning@lemmy.world 5 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

For a rapist? We can probably guillotine a particular body part first and call it poetic justice.

[–] Wilco@lemmy.zip 2 points 5 days ago

The cruelest cut. Start at the bottom and cut towards the top, but only taking 1 mm at a time (deli style beheading),

[–] SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)
[–] Brickhead92@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I think I'm picking up what you're putting down. Start feet first

[–] bender223@lemmy.today 17 points 6 days ago (1 children)

GOP = Gross Old Pedophiles

[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 3 points 6 days ago

Gropey Ogling PedoCons.

[–] Jaysyn@lemmy.world 18 points 6 days ago (1 children)

The entire top level of the current GOP is a pedophile, christofascist cult.

[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 2 points 6 days ago
[–] Cyberflunk@lemmy.world 17 points 6 days ago (1 children)

https://www.perplexity.ai/search/67b91960-caf9-4199-8315-932b7abebc38#0

Did Mike Johnson Backtrack on Epstein Report Release?

Johnson’s Public Position on Epstein Report

  • Previously, House Speaker Mike Johnson had publicly expressed support for releasing the Justice Department’s files on Jeffrey Epstein, echoing calls from both the MAGA base and House Democrats for “everything” to be disclosed:

    “It’s a very delicate subject, but we should — we should put everything out there and let the people decide it,” Johnson said just days before the controversy escalated[1].

  • Johnson also stated, “House Republicans advocate for transparency and are seeking ways to demonstrate that. … I have been unequivocal, and the members have expressed the same”[2].

What Changed?

  • Despite these statements, Johnson reversed course this week, saying that he would NOT hold a House vote on measures related to releasing the Epstein files before Congress left for its August recess[1][3][4].
  • In explaining the move, Johnson argued there was “no purpose for Congress to urge an administration to do something they’re already doing,” referring to ongoing internal Justice Department processes[5][6].
  • He blamed Democrats for pushing the issue as “political games”—even as a bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Rep. Thomas Massie, continued working to force a vote when Congress returns in September[6][3].

Shutting Down the Floor

  • Republicans on the House Rules Committee refused to allow votes on any bills this week, out of fear Democrats would attempt to force amendments calling for the release of the Epstein files[4][7].
  • This led Johnson and GOP leaders to shut down the House early, cancelling scheduled votes and starting their August recess a day ahead of plan, essentially blocking any immediate action on the Epstein documents[8][2][6][9].
  • Johnson’s move has drawn criticism from across the political spectrum, with some accusing him of putting party politics and Trump’s interests ahead of transparency and public interest[2][1][10][11].

Summary Table: Johnson’s Stance vs. Actions

What Johnson Said What Johnson Did
Supported full transparency[1] Blocked a House vote on Epstein files before recess[6][2][3]
Urged release of all files[1] Sent House home early to avoid the vote[8][2][6][9]
Blamed Democrats for drama[2] Accused of shielding the White House from scrutiny[11][2]

Key Takeaways

  • Mike Johnson initially voiced support for releasing the Epstein report, backing full transparency.
  • He then blocked a House vote and adjourned Congress early, delaying any legislative push for disclosure.
  • Public reaction has been critical, with many seeing this as Johnson reversing himself to sidestep political fallout and protect the White House[1][2][4][11].

This sequence highlights a sharp contrast between Johnson’s earlier rhetoric on transparency and his recent actions to halt legislative business on the Epstein files.

Sources [1] Speaker Mike Johnson Backtracks on Call for DOJ to Release Epstein Files https://www.democracynow.org/2025/7/22/headlines/speaker_mike_johnson_backtracks_on_call_for_doj_to_release_epstein_files [2] Mike Johnson Under Pressure Over Shutting Down House to Stop Epstein Vote https://www.newsweek.com/mike-johnson-epstein-vote-house-2102804 [3] Johnson shuts door on House vote before September on releasing Epstein files https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/21/politics/epstein-files-house-vote-gop-johnson-massie [4] House stymied as Speaker Johnson’s hand-picked committee rebels over Epstein https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5414582-speaker-johnson-rules-committee-epstein/ [5] House ending session early as Republicans clash over Epstein vote https://apnews.com/article/congress-jeffrey-epstein-trump-f2a03eca247268b14a9e38858338eded [6] Johnson ending legislative session early over Epstein controversy as some Republicans demand answers https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/house-paralyzed-epstein-files-2nd-week-row/story?id=123953105 [7] House largely grinds to a halt over Epstein files https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/07/22/house-republicans-epstein-files-mike-johnson/ [8] Epstein crisis forces Republicans to shut down House early https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/07/22/congress/house-gop-huddles-on-epstein-drama-00466738 [9] Johnson Cuts Short House Business to Avoid Vote on Releasing Epstein Files https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/22/us/politics/mike-johnson-ends-house-session-epstein-vote.html [10] Speaker Johnson reverses course on Epstein transparency, realigns with Trump https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/speaker-johnson-reverses-course-epstein-transparency-realigns-trump-rcna220197 [11] Johnson Does a Full 180 on Epstein Files After Hearing ‘the President’s Heart’ https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/mike-johnson-shuts-down-house-trump-epstein-files.html [12] House cancels votes amid fight over Jeffrey Epstein files https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-cancels-votes-fight-jeffrey-epstein-files-rcna220238 [13] Johnson tries to contain Epstein dissent https://www.politico.com/newsletters/inside-congress/2025/07/23/johnson-tries-to-contain-epstein-dissent-00469082 [14] Johnson confirms: No vote on Epstein before recess https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/07/21/congress/johnson-epstein-vote-recess-00465643 [15] House Speaker Johnson explains why he won't force ... - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6spfpC4IAa8 [16] Johnson sending House home early amid push to force Epstein files vote https://www.cbsnews.com/news/johnson-house-recess-epstein-files-vote/ [17] Why House Republican leaders closed up shop to stop more votes on the Epstein files https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/epstein-files-trump-house-mike-johnson-rcna220266 [18] Johnson shuts down House for the summer to sideline calls for Epstein transparency https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/speaker-ends-house-session-early-as-gop-clashes-over-epstein-files-vote

[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)
[–] Cyberflunk@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago

Thanks, I did .00000000000000000001 % of the work

[–] ReallyAngryNerd 19 points 6 days ago (7 children)

Time for the still sane Americans to decide if they still want a bunch of pedo's and pedoprotectors to represent them. Decide if this might just be the final straw before springing to real action. Maybe they can now see that these people are so shameless, corrupt, criminal and whiteout morals, that one 9 to 5 protest every month or so isn't going to impress these shitbags.

[–] markovs_gun@lemmy.world 7 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Lol IDK how you've lived through US politics in the past 10 years if you think there is literally anything that could turn these morons away from Trump. The Epstein files could be released and say "Donald Trump raped 30 teen girls on Epstein Island" and it wouldn't change a thing.

[–] InputZero@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

They'd remark on how restrained he was, 'he only had sex with 30 children, the Democrats murder hundreds of children every day to collect their adrenochrome.'

[–] ReallyAngryNerd 1 points 6 days ago

Yeah I know. I wasn't talking about his supporters, I agree they are too far gone.

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[–] iAvicenna@lemmy.world 18 points 6 days ago

Well from now whenever republicans defecate some sentences involving "but the kids" from their mouths the default reply should be "Oh like the time you didn't release Epstein files?"

[–] herseycokguzelolacak@lemmy.ml 14 points 6 days ago (1 children)
[–] smeenz@lemmy.nz 1 points 6 days ago

Only trump's name needs to be on the list to cause this reaction. They're all in a cult.

[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 10 points 6 days ago

Must protect Dear Paeder.

[–] 6stringringer@lemmy.zip 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Pot is overwhelmingly calling kettle black. What’s the new southern term for this here happenstance?

[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago

Wolves are running the henhouse

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