The Story of Two Female Lawmakers Who Disrupted Trump’s Plans

Donald Trump is currently facing one of the most sensitive political crises of his presidency—one tied to the case of Jeffrey Epstein, the well-known financier and primary suspect behind a network engaged in the trafficking of underage girls.

According to Rokna, citing The Guardian, a group of U.S. lawmakers have signed a “compulsory petition” that would force the House of Representatives to vote on releasing the Epstein documents. These records could reveal who may have known about Epstein’s activities or maintained close associations with him.

The release of these documents could be dangerous for Trump; newly published emails from the Epstein case contain references suggesting Trump may have been more aware of Epstein’s conduct than he has publicly claimed. In one email, Epstein himself wrote that Trump “knew about the girls.”

Why Is Trump Worried?

Trump has become highly anxious about the vote on releasing the documents and has made every effort to block the process. He personally contacted two Republican congresswomen — Lauren Boebert of Colorado and Nancy Mace of South Carolina — urging them to withdraw their support, but neither of them relented.

Boebert reportedly did not change her position even after meeting Trump in person at the White House. Reports indicate that officials such as the Attorney General and the FBI Director also attempted to pressure her, but these efforts only heightened her suspicions that something might be concealed in the case. Nancy Mace likewise announced that, due to her own personal experience with sexual assault, she could not abandon her support; for her, the matter is deeply personal.

The Petition Is Now Active

With the addition of a newly sworn-in Democratic member, the number of signatures has reached the required threshold of 218. This means the House is now obligated to hold a vote on how to proceed with the release of the documents.

Democrats assert that House Speaker Mike Johnson intentionally delayed swearing in the new member to prevent the signatures from reaching the required count. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Trump has been working behind the scenes to block the vote.

Will the Documents Actually Be Released?

If the vote is held, it is possible that 40 to 50 Republican lawmakers may join Democrats in supporting the release of the records.
However, even if the House approves the measure, it must then pass the Senate, where the chances of approval are slim. Trump could ultimately veto it as well.

But What Is Trump’s Real Problem?

The real issue is that the very act of bringing the case to the House floor may prompt a segment of Trump’s political base to demand full transparency. If this happens — and he refuses — it could damage his popularity. One of Trump’s close associates told the media: “These emails are like salt on an open wound; everything was already complicated, and now it’s even worse.”

White House Response

A White House spokesperson claimed that Democrats are raising the Epstein issue only to divert public attention from the administration’s main policy agenda.

This controversy is heating up at a time when Trump has just ended a 43-day federal government shutdown by signing a new budget, and the Supreme Court may soon overturn one of his major tariff policies.