"There's a notable irony hanging over one of the biggest stories in politics right now: As the women victimized by sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein gathered on Capitol Hill this week to demand the release of the files related to the case and full transparency from the various law enforcement officials who have prosecuted it, the political debates over the matter are still mostly being driven by men."
"Nearly a dozen of them took to the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, insisting on telling their stories and demanding that the Epstein documents-which the Trump administration long promised to disclose-be released in full. As the women gathered, Trump gave remarks of his own from the White House. The whole Epstein matter, he said, was a "Democratic hoax," a way of distracting from how amazing his time in office has been."
Women victimized by Jeffrey Epstein gathered on Capitol Hill to demand full release of case files and transparency from law enforcement officials. Male politicians continue to shape the public debate, often using the case as leverage or to shield more powerful men. Some men promote disclosure; others try to bury the records when politically convenient. Many victims refuse to be intimidated and insist on telling their stories. Nearly a dozen survivors appeared at the U.S. Capitol, demanding that documents the Trump administration long promised be released in full. President Trump labeled the matter a "Democratic hoax" while critics point to hypocrisy among political figures.
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