During a July 2025 interview on MSNBC's Morning Joe, host Joe Scarborough questioned Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin about why the Biden administration and Democrats did not release the Jeffrey Epstein files while controlling the Department of Justice from 2021 to 2025. Scarborough emphasized that Democrats had the opportunity to disclose the files during their tenure but did not call for their release. Raskin responded that there were other ongoing cases demanding attention and expressed uncertainty about the delay. He also referenced the existence of photographs involving former President Donald Trump and Epstein. The exchange highlighted ongoing scrutiny over the handling of Epstein-related materials during the previous Democratic administration.
Key Takeaways: o Democrats who controlled Congress and the White House for four years never pushed to release Epstein files they now urgently demand. o When questioned about this contradiction, Rep. Raskin and Rep. Jayapal offered fumbling, weak excuses on national
Sunday Shows 2: @CNNSOTU invited Rep Tim Burchett (R-TN2) about the Epstein files; he starts with saying "the Communist running in NYC calls himself a Socialist." Eric Adams / Mamdani in DC blues coming later today : ) Sovereign District https://t.co/wyzX1FXmrR https://t.co/lGZEQMqcoj
Sunday Shows 1: @CNNSOTU starts with Epstein files- with Sen Klobuchar saying "as a former prosecutor sometimes you just release things for the good the country. Waiting for a judge? Give me a break." Still waiting on Judges Berman & Nathan https://t.co/CpIlbgDQlr https://t.co/lGZEQMqcoj