Schumer Pushes Senate To Sue Trump Over Epstein Files

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is urging the Senate to take legal action against the Trump administration for not fully releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files. On Monday, Schumer announced a resolution to compel the Department of Justice to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The law, signed by President Trump, required the DOJ to release all Epstein-related documents by December 19. However, the DOJ only released a portion of the files, citing the need to protect victims.

Schumer called the partial release a "blatant cover-up" and emphasized the need for transparency. He stated, "The American people deserve full transparency, and Senate Democrats will use every tool at our disposal to ensure they get it." The resolution, if passed, would authorize the Senate to file a lawsuit to force the DOJ to release the complete set of documents.

The DOJ plans to release the remaining files by the end of the year, but critics argue that the delay violates the law. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the limited release, stating it was necessary to protect survivors of Epstein's abuse. He also addressed concerns about a temporarily removed photograph of President Trump, explaining it was restored after ensuring no victims were depicted.

The resolution faces an uphill battle in the Senate, which is currently on break until January 5. Schumer's push for legal action comes amid calls from other lawmakers, like Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie, to hold Attorney General Pam Bondi accountable for noncompliance with the law. They are considering pursuing inherent contempt charges, which could lead to Bondi's arrest if the House votes in favor.

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