Breaking Epstein update rocks Congress - Brian Tyler Cohen

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Brian interviews Congressman Robert Garcia about the Epstein files.

Key Points Explained:

What's happening:
- A law required the full release of Epstein-related documents by December 19th, but the Department of Justice (DOJ) has only released less than 1% of the files
- What has been released is heavily redacted (blacked out/censored)

Garcia's main accusations:
- He believes the Trump administration and Attorney General Pam Bondi are intentionally slow-walking (deliberately delaying) the release to protect powerful people
- He suspects they're hiding names of co-conspirators — other wealthy/powerful men who allegedly participated in or knew about Epstein's crimes
- He calls this a "cover-up" to protect people who abused women and girls

The political challenge:
- Garcia is a Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, but Republicans control the House
- The minority party (Democrats) can't issue subpoenas (legal orders forcing people to testify or provide documents) without Republican support
- Some Republicans like Thomas Massie have supported transparency, but most side with Trump

Garcia's strategy:
- Push for public pressure now
- If Democrats win the midterm elections (2026), they could take control and issue subpoenas to billionaires, DOJ officials, Epstein's associates, and others
- He mentions survivors might eventually speak out publicly if the DOJ doesn't act

The broader concern:
- Even if Congress issues subpoenas later, the Trump-controlled DOJ might refuse to enforce them, creating a constitutional standoff