Pelosi Pushes for Epstein Files Release, Silent on Biden’s Inaction

In a striking display of political sidestepping, Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California has called for the Trump administration to release the long-withheld Epstein files, yet she clammed up when pressed on why former President Joe Biden didn’t do so during his four-year term. Her response—or lack thereof—was a masterclass in avoidance, as she turned on her heel and walked away from questions about Biden’s inaction, leaving reporters with nothing but the sound of her car door slamming.

The Epstein case has become a hot-button issue, with Democrats now loudly demanding transparency while conveniently glossing over their own party’s silence when they held the reins of the Justice Department. Pelosi’s firm 'Absolutely' to releasing the files under Trump was starkly contrasted by her mute retreat when Biden’s record was brought up. It’s a pattern among prominent Democrats—Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland fumbled for answers on why no action was taken from 2021 to 2025, while Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington admitted she was too 'focused on other pieces' to push for clarity during Biden’s presidency.

On the other side of the aisle, Republicans like Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas didn’t hold back, calling out the hypocrisy of Democrats who stayed quiet for years after Epstein’s 2019 death, only to sound the alarm now. Marshall hinted at deeper, possibly national security-related undercurrents in the case, while urging patience for Trump’s administration to act. Meanwhile, Rep. Scott DesJarlais of Tennessee suggested a bipartisan review of the files to ensure any criminal activity is exposed, and Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin raised concerns about the integrity of the files after years under Democratic control.

As this saga unfolds, the public is left wondering: what’s really in those files, and why has it taken so long for either side to act? With Trump directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to work on unsealing grand jury transcripts, the push for answers might finally gain traction—or reveal just how deep this rabbit hole goes.