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Trump Faces Defeat as GOP Divided Over Epstein Documents

11/18/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced a significant defeat after urging House Republicans to release Epstein-related documents.
The shift followed a campaign by Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna launching a discharge petition to bypass GOP leadership.
The petition gained traction with backing from female GOP members, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Massie emphasized that Republicans should consider their futures beyond Trump as the House prepared for a vote.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced a significant defeat after urging House Republicans to release Epstein-related documents.
The shift followed a campaign by Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna launching a discharge petition to bypass GOP leadership.
The petition gained traction with backing from female GOP members, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Massie emphasized that Republicans should consider their futures beyond Trump as the House prepared for a vote.