Baumgartner Votes Yes to Release Epstein Files; Calls for Oversight Hearing into Democrat Coordination with Epstein

WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05) issued the following statement upon the passage of H.R. 4405, The Epstein Files Transparency Act.

"Today, I voted to release the Epstein Files because, as I have long said, the evil and predatory network surrounding Jeffrey Epstein must be fully exposed. The American people deserve the truth, and every victim of sexual assault deserves justice. That pursuit of justice begins with transparency and accountability.

At the same time, I am deeply concerned by reports that a Democrat member of Congress was communicating with Jeffrey Epstein in real time during a committee hearing to coordinate questioning. This is a five-alarm ethics fire that cannot be ignored. Congress must launch a full investigation into this serious breach of public trust. Justice and integrity in our institutions are not negotiable."