Johnson Cuts Short House Session to Avoid Vote on Releasing Epstein Files
Johnson Cuts Short House Session to Avoid Vote on Releasing Epstein Files
The Republican speaker truncated the schedule for the week and said he would send lawmakers home on Wednesday to deny Democrats the chance to force votes on whether to release the Epstein material.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's central claim that Speaker Johnson cut short the House session to avoid a vote on releasing Epstein files is contradicted by multiple sources. While sources confirm the existence of an Epstein-related measure and Johnson's involvement, they suggest he was not trying to avoid a vote. The article exhibits moderate bias by presenting a negative narrative without fully representing the complexities of the situation.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Speaker Johnson truncated the House session to avoid a vote on releasing Epstein files.
- Verification Source #2: Reports that Republicans shut down the House floor to avoid an Epstein vote.
- Verification Source #1: Indicates Johnson was looking forward to taking the vote as early as possible.
- Verification Source #3: States that a specific rule related to the Epstein resolution would not get a vote.
- Verification Source #4: Reports Johnson bucking pressure on a House vote regarding the release of Epstein files.
- Assessment: Contradicted. Source 1 directly contradicts the claim, stating Johnson wanted the vote. Sources 2, 3, and 4 suggest complexities and pressure surrounding the vote, but do not explicitly confirm Johnson's intent to avoid it.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: “Speaker of the House Mike Johnson was at the meeting via telephone, and looks forward to taking the Vote as early as possible,” Trump wrote.
- Source 3: That second rule will not get a vote on the House floor Thursday night. ... releasing of files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Johnson