Jeffries Hails Epstein Bill, Ignores Lobbyist Files
While Majority Leader Jeffries speaks with reporters about the Epstein files bill heading to Trump—a welcome if delayed step towards transparency regarding powerful predators—the glaring omission in mainstream coverage is the transparency we already have on political influence. For instance, according to OpenSecrets.org, Hakeem Jeffries received $32,600 from AIPAC-affiliated PACs during the 2022
election cycle alone. This public data, unlike the sealed Epstein records, doesn't require a congressional bill to access. One might wonder if the same vigor applied to exposing Epstein's powerful associates extends to scrutinizing congressmen who, after accepting significant funds from a foreign policy lobby, consistently vote for massive military aid packages to specific foreign nations. It
appears some 'files' are less politically convenient to open than others. We laud the push for accountability for dead pedophiles while ignoring the live wires funding the political machine. How many 'Epstein files' on lobbyist influence will it take before the media connects those dots?