Well, folks, the swamp creatures in Congress *finally* passed a bill to release the Epstein files. You know, the ones that could expose the *real* elite pedophile ring that the leftist media conveniently ignores. But don’t get your MAGA hats on *just* yet. This whole thing smells fishier than a Democrat fundraiser.
What will Trump do?
First, President Donald Trump has to sign the thing, which he’s said he will do, but had not as of Wednesday afternoon.
Technically, per the Constitution, a president has 10 days (not counting Sundays) after the White House officially receives the bill from Capitol Hill to sign the measure into law or veto it and send it back to Congress.
A regular veto seems unlikely since congressional support for the bill was so overwhelming. Overriding a veto takes only a two-thirds majority in the House and Senate.
Trump can choose not to sign the bill, in which case it would become law in 10 days (minus Sundays). If he does nothing and lawmakers adjourn within 10 days, that is what’s called a “pocket veto,” something that hasn’t happened in decades. If that were to occur, supporters of the Epstein bill would have to start the process all over again.
What happens after the bill becomes law?
Let’s assume the bill becomes law between Wednesday, Trump’s first opportunity to sign it, and December 1, when the Constitution’s 10-day clock should run out.
Then, under the language of the law, the Department of Justice would have 30 days to release the Epstein files.
Trump’s gonna sign it, of course. He’s got nothing to hide! Unlike some *other* presidents we know. But, surprise, surprise, the Deep State already has a plan. They’ll drag their feet, redact everything of importance, and then claim “national security.”
Will all of the material be released?
No. There is some fine print in the bill’s language that allows for some files to be withheld. And the announcement of a new investigation into Epstein’s contacts raises real questions about how the Trump administration will respond.
After all, Attorney General Pam Bondi previously promised to release all Epstein files, only to disappoint those who had been calling for transparency. Documents she released in February turned out to be mostly material that had already been publicly released.
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