Rep. James Comer expressed surprise at the early August recess announcement by House Speaker Mike Johnson, which appeared to prevent a vote on transparency regarding the Epstein Files. Brown questioned Comer's belief that the recess was not related to the delay in document release by the Justice Department. Johnson accused Democrats of politicizing the Epstein issue and criticized Rep. Massie for introducing a resolution on the files awaiting a vote. Comer defended Johnson's leadership amid party tensions over transparency demands.
Brown asked Comer why House Speaker Johnson announced an early recess, questioning if it was to avoid forcing the Justice Department to release the Epstein Files. Comer, surprised, stated he didn't believe that was the reason for the early recess.
House Speaker Johnson accused Democrats of playing political games regarding calls for transparency on the Epstein files and criticized Rep. Thomas Massie for introducing the resolution on the matter.
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