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Ohio Lt. Gov. Husted Takes Wexner Cash Before Epstein Vote

2/13/2026

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Ohio's Lt. Gov. Jon Husted accepted $3,500 from Les Wexner shortly before voting against releasing Epstein files.
Husted's opposition aligns with other Republican candidates who received Wexner donations.
Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis changed her stance after reviewing the files.
Rep. Lauren Boebert and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna condemned Ghislaine Maxwell's treatment.
The Justice Department released the final tranche of Epstein files, enabling Congress to investigate.

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Story summary

Ohio's Lt. Gov. Jon Husted accepted $3,500 from Les Wexner shortly before voting against releasing Epstein files.
Husted's opposition aligns with other Republican candidates who received Wexner donations.
Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis changed her stance after reviewing the files.
Rep. Lauren Boebert and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna condemned Ghislaine Maxwell's treatment.
The Justice Department released the final tranche of Epstein files, enabling Congress to investigate.