On Fox News, Mike Johnson confirms new plan to block Epstein file release ahead of house vote? |Trump

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson defended former President Trump from allegations linked to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, insisting Trump “has clean hands” and dismissing the bipartisan discharge petition seeking the public release of Epstein-related files as a “political exercise.” Johnson stated that Democrats blocked a unanimous consent vote, promising a full House vote next week despite calling the effort “moot” in light of ongoing committee disclosures.