House Republican: Jeffrey Epstein flight logs not launched as a result of colleagues could be ‘compromised’
A House Republican mentioned the flight logs from accused youngster intercourse trafficker Jeffrey Epstein’s non-public jet haven’t been launched as a result of too many lawmakers may very well be “compromised” by their launch.
Rep. Tim Burchett, Tennessee Republican, touched on Congress’ hesitance to launch the flight data of Mr. Epstein’s notorious “Lolita Express,” which was allegedly used to shuttle younger ladies to his non-public island and different houses all through the nation and the world over.
“Too many of my colleagues I’m afraid are compromised in this area for whatever reason,” Mr. Burchett instructed Newsmax. “Somebody whispered in their ear saying, ‘Hey, you don’t want something to come out on something else, you better keep your mouth shut on this.’ That’s exactly what they’ve done.”
Numerous politicians, actors and public figures have reportedly been on Mr. Epstein’s airplane, together with former Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Prince Andrew, billionaire Bill Gates and Kevin Spacey, amongst others.
Mr. Burchett’s jab on the lack of transparency on the Lolita Express’ flight data follows the announcement {that a} New York court docket intends to launch the names of 177 of Mr. Epstein’s associates early subsequent 12 months.
The listing of names is ready to incorporate victims, recruiters and associates of Mr. Epstein, who jail officers mentioned hanged himself in 2019 in a Manhattan cell whereas awaiting trial for working a global youngster intercourse trafficking ring.
Mr. Burchett’s accusation additionally comes after current pushes by himself and Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee Republican, to subpoena the flight data.
Mr. Burchett urged House Oversight and Accountability Chair James Comer, Kentucky Republican, to subpoena the flight logs earlier this month after an effort by Mrs. Blackburn was “stonewalled” by Senate Democrats.
Mrs. Blackburn tried to subpoena the flight data in November and subsequently tried to pressure a subpoena throughout a Senate Judiciary Committee listening to later that month. She blamed Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin, Illinois Democrat, for blocking the hassle.
“[Sen. Dick Durbin] BLOCKED my request to subpoena Jeffrey Epstein’s flight logs. What are Democrats trying to hide?” Blackburn mentioned on X on the time.
Mr. Burchett mentioned that gaining access to the flight logs “shouldn’t be a partisan issue.”
“We should all be concerned about the horrors of sex trafficking, especially when it involves kids, but I’ll call on Republicans to show some leadership in this field if the Democrats insist on stonewalling it like this,” Mr. Burchett mentioned.
