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Sen. Johnson Urges Accountability Amid Epstein Probe Controversy

4/15/2026

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Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) urged older men to avoid inappropriate conduct with younger women after the resignations of Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales.
He called the conduct grotesque and demanded accountability.
Johnson questioned the Epstein probe's transparency and suggested documents may be altered.
The remarks come as U.S. President Donald Trump denies his connections to Epstein while pursuing legal action against the Wall Street Journal for its reporting.

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Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) urged older men to avoid inappropriate conduct with younger women after the resignations of Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales.
He called the conduct grotesque and demanded accountability.
Johnson questioned the Epstein probe's transparency and suggested documents may be altered.
The remarks come as U.S. President Donald Trump denies his connections to Epstein while pursuing legal action against the Wall Street Journal for its reporting.