Let's talk about Congress voting to release the Epstein files....

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What is the Epstein Bill and why did Congress vote to release the files?

Belle of the Ranch 0:01

Well, howdy there, internet people, it's Belle again. So today we're going to talk about the Epstein Bill passing and Trump pretending he's okay with it. Despite months of opposition from Trump, the Republicans in the US House of Representatives passed the effort to release the Epstein files. Trump is pretending he's okay with them being released now, but in the past, he has called those who were in support of releasing the files weak and his past supporters, and accused them of doing the Democrats' work. Well he's acting like everything is fine, and trying to downplay the fact that he lost control of MAGA. One of his most loyal supporters had a different view. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who Trump has called a traitor, lamented watching the man she supported through three elections oppose the bill and said quote.

How did Trump’s stance on the Epstein files change and what did his supporters say?

Belle of the Ranch 1:01

This has been one of the most destructive things to MAGA and then added quote. Watching this actually turn into a fight has ripped MAGA apart. Speaker of the House Johnson is also now acting like he supports the effort after it was widely believed he sent the House home early to try to avoid a vote on the Epstein files. Massey, who ultimately beat Trump's effort by using a discharge petition, was having none of it, saying quote. If he actually wanted the Epstein files released, he could have offered his suggestions four months ago and brought it to the floor. Massey was also not playing along with the idea that Trump and Johnson were on board with this from the beginning, saying, quote, We fought the President, the Attorney General, the FBI Director, the Speaker of the House, and the Vice President to get this win.

Why did House Speaker Johnson and Rep. Massey shift their positions on the vote?

Belle of the Ranch 2:03

The final vote count was four hundred twenty seven in favor of releasing, with one voting to oppose. Five members didn't vote. The sole vote on Trump's side was Clay Higgins of Louisiana. Regardless of Trump's current rhetoric, the entire country saw him try to stop this vote for months, and this is a massive, overwhelming rebuke of Trump. It also shows how Republicans in Congress who refused to sign the petition to force this vote. voted for it once they knew it would be on the record. Within hours, the bill was sent to the Senate, and

What was the final vote count and how did the Senate move the legislation forward?

Belle of the Ranch 2:42

The Senate moved to pass the legislation by unanimous consent, which moves legislation forward as long as nobody objects to it. Nobody objected. That means it's on its way to Trump for his signature. Since the legislation has in essence a veto proof majority in both houses, Trump is expected to sign the very legislation he tried and failed for months to defeat. Trump will undoubtedly try to act like this isn't a massive defeat. Oh, but it is, said When he inevitably says he wanted to release it, remember he didn't need legislation to force the release.

What are the implications of Trump’s expected signature and possible political fallout?

Belle of the Ranch 3:24

He could have done it at any time. It's also widely expected that Trump makes a series of unrelated dramatic announcements about various policies in an attempt to create headlines and divert attention away from his loss. To be honest, I would be surprised if they hadn't already started by the time you see this video. Trump gave an order that wasn't obeyed. And now according to Trump, every Republican in Congress, except Clay Higgins, is weak and a past supporter of Trump. And doing the Democrats' work. Anyway. It's just a thought y'all have a good day.

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