Home Speaker Mike Johnson stated the Jeffrey Epstein case is “not a hoax,” and he needs everybody concerned within the “Epstein evils” to be rapidly delivered to justice.
“It’s an awesome concern to us. I imply, we wish full transparency. We would like all people who was concerned in any manner with the Epstein evils — let’s name it what it was — to be delivered to justice as rapidly as doable. We would like the total weight of the regulation on their heads,” Johnson stated in a CBS interview that aired on Thursday.
CBS’ Main Garrett requested Johnson how his response could possibly be aligned with the Justice Department’s memo, which stated there is no such thing as a motive to research “uncharged third events.”
The Home speaker responded: “These are good questions. I don’t know. I’ve by no means seen the Epstein proof. It wasn’t in my lane, however I’ve the identical concern and query that lots of people do. Look, I believe the president does as effectively.”
Johnson’s feedback come after he shut the door on House votes on measures associated to the Epstein case within the closing week earlier than lawmakers’ August recess, arguing that the administration needs to be allowed house to behave earlier than Congress will get concerned.
Earlier within the week, Johnson addressed claims he hasn’t carried out sufficient on the Epstein situation as members inside his convention clamor for extra transparency.
Throughout a media availability, Johnson argued there was “no daylight” between him and his convention nor between Home Republicans and the president.
