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Swalwell Predicts Bipartisan Support for Epstein Files Release

10/17/2025

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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) said that when the House reconvenes, a discharge petition to release the Jeffrey Epstein files will gain support from more Republicans.
He described it as the "Epstein shutdown" on MSNBC and said GOP members are eager to resolve the issue.
He said over 100 Republicans might vote to release the files, driven by constituent demands, and that the vote is inevitable.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) said that when the House reconvenes, a discharge petition to release the Jeffrey Epstein files will gain support from more Republicans.
He described it as the "Epstein shutdown" on MSNBC and said GOP members are eager to resolve the issue.
He said over 100 Republicans might vote to release the files, driven by constituent demands, and that the vote is inevitable.