House Speaker Mike Johnson has called for “full transparency” from the Justice Department regarding the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein investigation, emphasizing the need for an open and thorough examination of the case. The position directly challenges President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that the Epstein controversy is nothing more than a politically motivated fabrication. Johnson is now pushing back against Trump’s efforts to dismiss the matter as “the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax,” marking a notable shift from the President’s stance.

Trump said, “Their new SCAM is what we will forever call the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax, and my PAST supporters have bought into this ‘[expletive],’ hook, line, and sinker.” Johnson said, “It’s not a hoax. Of course not.”

Reports have indicated that Trump’s name appears in Epstein investigation files, intensifying scrutiny. The Justice Department’s refusal to release more documents has frustrated Trump supporters concerned about the potential implications.

A House Oversight subcommittee has voted to subpoena Justice Department records on Epstein, with bipartisan backing. Johnson cut the summer session short to avoid a broader push for releasing related documents.

Speaker Mike Johnson

Johnson expressed concerns about the Justice Department’s lack of information and acknowledged he was unaware of the evidence against Epstein. His stance may hinder Trump’s efforts to divert attention from the Epstein scandal.

Johnson said, “We want full transparency.” He added, “We want everybody who is involved in any way with the Epstein evils – let’s call it what it was – to be brought to justice as quickly as possible.”

Johnson concluded, “We want the full weight of the law on their heads.”

Written by Sarah Bennett for MSN ~ August 2, 2025