House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he will vote “yes” on a bill to compel the Justice Department to release files related to the sex crimes of Jeffrey Epstein.
Johnson previously opposed the discharge petition led by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna to force a vote on the matter, calling their effort “not necessary.” But after President Donald Trump reversed course on Sunday and encouraged Republicans to back the bill, Johnson now said he will vote “yes” on the underlying legislation.
Still, Johnson argued the petition is being used by Democrats as a way to attack Trump.