Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is discussing backing a measure in support of disclosing more information related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, two sources told The Hill.

H ouse Speaker Mike Johnson is ramping up pressure on the Department of Justice to unveil all files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier who died in jail while faci

The California Democrat wants the files released to the public following Trump's comments about the topic on Saturday.

The rift within the Republican Party over the release of documents related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein continued to widen, with top congressional allies of President Donald Trump — including House Speaker Mike Johnson — calling for his administration to exercise greater transparency.

The high-profile case had particularly captivated segments of Mr Trump’s political base, who anticipated sensational disclosures following assurances from top law enforcement officials that document releases would lead to significant revelations about Epstein and his alleged clientele.

The White House is being backed into a corner as talk around the Jeffrey Epstein files continue to stir up mixed feelings from President Trump’s MAGA base. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez and Julie Tsirkin report the latest.

The rhetoric marks a dramatic escalation for the Republican president, who has broken with some of his most loyal backers on issues in the past, but never with such fervor.