Chuck Schumer Makes Huge Admission About Epstein Files
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer let the mask slip on Monday, delivering a rare moment of unfiltered honesty — and perhaps unintended transparency — when pressed about why the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s files were never released under former President Joe Biden.
A reporter asked the obvious question: “Why wouldn’t they have been released the last four years when President Biden was in office?” Schumer’s response was telling. “That’s the question every American is asking,” he admitted, before quickly trying to redirect blame. “Not every American, but so many Americans are asking. What the hell is [Donald Trump] hiding? Why doesn’t he want them released?”
The claim falls apart instantly. President Donald J. Trump — now serving his second term — has been clear and unequivocal about releasing every last page of Epstein-related material. On Sunday, Trump used his Truth Social platform to publicly call on congressional Republicans to vote in favor of full disclosure.
That didn’t stop Democrats from attempting another smear campaign. Last week, members of the House Oversight Committee selectively released emails they claimed implicated Trump in Epstein’s operations. The documents, however, showed no such ties — a point even some outlets on the Left quietly acknowledged.
For months, Republicans have noted the obvious: if the Biden administration had anything credible linking Trump to Epstein, they would have weaponized it during the 2024 election cycle. Instead, Democrats produced insinuation, not evidence — and voters noticed.
Meanwhile, Trump reiterated Monday that his administration stands ready to release all Epstein material as soon as Congress sends the legislation to his desk.
“They can do whatever they want. We’ll give them everything,” he told reporters.
Swing Voters Turn on Democrats Over Shutdown Failure
As Democrats stumble over their own messaging, swing voters in one of the nation’s most critical battleground states are sounding off. According to new Engagious/Sago focus groups, voters in Georgia expressed frustration that Democrats prolonged the recent government shutdown only to cave without securing a single meaningful concession on soaring health insurance premiums.
Some voters who backed President Trump in 2024 still believe Democrats traditionally defend health care affordability — but even they said the party’s performance during the shutdown was embarrassing.
Seven of the 13 Biden-to-Trump voters said Democrats emerged looking worse than Republicans. Only two said Republicans looked worse, while four blamed both parties equally, Axios reported.
“They gave in to the Republicans,” said Trilya M., 53, of Loganville. “They did not stand their ground with them, and now it’s going to affect the people that [have] the Affordable Care Act.”
“It was for what?” added Christine L., 54, of Peachtree City. “It really does make them look bad.”
Another participant, Elijah T., 33, of Conyers, said: “They always project to be a party of the people who they care about, the disenfranchised, the people who are in poverty … but their actions contradict it, they don’t really care.”
Brian B., 61, of Norcross, was even more blunt: “Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries beat the heck out of this and wasted 41 days dragging their feet before eight Democrats finally decided enough is enough.”
Rich Thau, President of Engagious and moderator of the focus groups, summed up the sentiment for Axios: “Democrats gave swing voters — who already hold the party in profoundly low esteem — yet another reason to mistrust them.”
Voters Still Back President Trump — But Not Without Reservations
Eight of the 13 participants said they continue to approve of the administration’s performance since President Trump returned to the White House in January.
The remaining five cited concerns about inflation, grocery prices, job market uncertainty, the administration’s tough approach to immigration enforcement, and what they perceive as insufficient seriousness in parts of the administration’s messaging.
The focus groups consisted of Georgia voters who supported Biden in 2020 but pivoted to Trump in 2024 — a critical bloc that helped secure Trump’s second-term victory. Most participants identified as independents, with three Republicans and one Democrat.
While not statistically representative, the insights offer a valuable snapshot of how key swing voters interpret the political landscape.
Notably, 11 of the 13 participants said they were aware of Democrats’ recent off-year election wins in deep-blue regions like Virginia, New Jersey, California, and New York City — suggesting that even habitual swing voters are paying close attention to national political trends.