Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed significant concern over former President Donald Trump’s recent stance regarding the release of documents tied to the federal investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, who was a convicted sex offender. In a recent interview on “CBS Mornings,” Greene labeled Trump’s refusal to permit the release of these files as a “huge miscalculation,” insisting that there is nothing for him to hide. She noted that several victims of Epstein have stated that Trump “has done nothing wrong.”
Greene, hailing from Georgia, was one of four House Republicans who, alongside all Democrats, endorsed a discharge petition. This petition will compel the House to vote on a measure aimed at forcing the Justice Department to release information regarding its investigation into Epstein, with the vote anticipated for next week.
In contrast, Trump characterized the persistent focus on Epstein’s activities as a “hoax” orchestrated by Democrats, alleging it served to deflect culpability for the recent government shutdown, which ended just days prior. On his Truth Social platform, Trump remarked, “Some Weak Republicans have fallen into their clutches because they are soft and foolish,” reiterating that Epstein was affiliated with the Democratic Party and should be viewed as their issue rather than a Republican one. He urged investigations into Epstein’s connections to prominent Democrats and financial institutions.
Conversely, Greene emphasized her confusion regarding Trump’s opposition to releasing pertinent Epstein-related materials. She stated, “I think it’s a huge miscalculation, and I truly just stand with the women,” advocating for the victims’ voices to be heard. Greene reiterated that Trump has not been implicated in any wrongdoing, referencing statements from Epstein’s accusers who have consistently defended him, including Virginia Giuffre, who previously mentioned Trump in her memoir in a favorable light.
Giuffre, who was among Epstein’s most notable accusers and tragically died by suicide in April, cited her encounters with prominent figures and detailed her work with Epstein from a young age. Although she met Trump once at Mar-a-Lago, she described him as friendly, which Greene has brought up in defense of the former president.
In addition to the call for the Justice Department to release its files, the GOP-led House Oversight and Reform Committee is also probing the federal response to Epstein’s case. Recently, the committee disclosed over 20,000 pages of correspondence from Epstein’s estate, unveiling interactions with various influential personalities, including Trump and other prominent figures spanning business, entertainment, and the political landscape.
Greene indicated that these newly released documents offer an intriguing glimpse into Epstein’s interactions with high-profile individuals and the vast web of influence surrounding global affairs. She described this documentation as revealing a complex landscape populated by powerful elites and their connections.
Trump and Epstein shared social circles during the late 1980s through the early 2000s, though their relationship reportedly soured around 2004. Epstein faced scrutiny from law enforcement in the mid-2000s and ultimately was indicted on sex trafficking charges in 2019 before taking his own life while awaiting trial in custody.
The release of the Epstein-related documents could foster further dialogue about accountability and transparency concerning influential figures and their ties to troubling pasts. Greene’s advocacy for the victims’ rights in this matter reflects a growing demand for clarity and justice within a narrative that continues to unfold.