House Speaker Mike Johnson voiced his support for “full transparency” in the Jeffrey Epstein case during a recent interview with CBS News. Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, stated that all individuals involved in Epstein’s crimes should face justice. “We want the full weight of the law on their heads,” he said, making it clear that he does not view the case as a hoax, contrary to earlier comments made by former President Donald Trump.

However, Johnson also admitted that he had not personally reviewed the Epstein case files, stating it was “not in my lane.” His remarks come amid growing pressure on the Trump administration over its handling of the Epstein investigation. A Justice Department review recently found no evidence of a “client list” or blackmail schemes and concluded that Epstein died by suicide while awaiting trial in federal custody in 2019.

The controversy has spilled into Congress, where Democrats are pushing for a vote to release additional Epstein-related records. Johnson and other Republicans have resisted these efforts, accusing Democrats of playing “political games.” The House was unexpectedly adjourned early for summer recess, cutting short a scheduled session week and raising further questions about Republican intentions regarding the case.

In parallel, at Trump’s direction, the Department of Justice has requested the unsealing of grand jury testimony from earlier Epstein probes. A federal judge in Florida denied the request to unseal records from the early 2000s, but additional requests tied to more recent investigations remain unresolved.

Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s convicted associate, reportedly sat for hours of questioning by DOJ officials under a limited immunity deal. Her attorney stated she was asked about roughly 100 individuals and answered all questions fully, though no details were disclosed about who was named or whether crimes were discussed.

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