Mike Johnson calls on DOJ to release Epstein files
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In a notable break from President Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson is calling for the Department of Justice to release all of its information on Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa has more.
Breakdown
- Mike Johnson calls for DOJ to release all information on Jeffrey Epstein. 2s
- Johnson's comments mark a break from President Trump's position on the matter. 1m 2s
- Conservative influencers and Trump supporters are increasing pressure for transparency on the Epstein case. 1m 28s
- Johnson seeks to balance support for Trump with demands from his political base. 1m 54s
- The issue reflects broader tensions within the Republican Party regarding the handling of the Epstein files. 2m 41s