Democrats are hoping to capitalize on the pressure President Donald Trump is facing across the political spectrum over the Epstein files.
At town halls, interviews and other events, Democrats are finding openings to push Trump and Republicans, as polls point to disapproval with how the president has handled the issue. Democrats are hoping it can be a part of a broader storyline leading to the 2026 elections that helps convince voters Republicans are not on the side of most Americans.
“What Speaker Mike Johnson did by dismissing the House and sending them off on their summer break earlier than planned to protect Donald Trump’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein shows that Republicans will always stand with the wealthy, powerful and well-connected, and not with ordinary Americans,” said Ian Russell, a Democratic strategist.