Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: "Embarrass them"
Progressive policy ambitions meet practical realities as Americans weigh costs and consequences.
The mainstream framing treats Trump’s comment as little more than a spicy soundbite, as if the only story here is partisan mischief. That misses what Americans actually want from the Epstein mess: clarity, accountability, and an end to the selective silence that always seems to protect the well connected. If the Justice Department has files that implicate powerful Democrats, Republicans, or anyone else, the standard cannot be vibes or politics.
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As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
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The mainstream framing treats Trump’s comment as little more than a spicy soundbite, as if the only story here is partisan mischief. That misses what Americans actually want from the Epstein mess: clarity, accountability, and an end to the selective silence that always seems to protect the well connected.
If the Justice Department has files that implicate powerful Democrats, Republicans, or anyone else, the standard cannot be vibes or politics. Equal justice under law means names are not shielded because they are useful, famous, or connected. And if prosecutors are sitting on credible evidence, the public has a right to ask why.
The bigger issue is public trust in institutions. A disciplined release process, due process, and national security redactions where truly necessary can coexist with real transparency. What cannot coexist with legitimacy is two-tier accountability.
Commentary written with AI assistance by the New Republican Times Editorial Board.