Epstein furore undermines public trust, Republican election hopes, two US lawmakers say

The controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein is threatening to damage public trust in the Trump administration and could hurt Republican chances in the 2026 midterm elections, according to bipartisan lawmakers. Reps. Thomas Massie (R) and Ro Khanna (D) are pushing for full disclosure of Epstein-related government files, arguing the lack of transparency fuels public cynicism about elite immunity.