Phoenix, Arizona — U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs said he will vote to release the “Epstein files,” putting himself at odds with President Donald Trump as the administration urges Republican lawmakers to block disclosure. Biggs, who is running for Arizona governor with Trump’s endorsement, told NPR affiliate KJZZ that he supports releasing all documents related to the Justice Department’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. He said he is unsure what the files contain but believes transparency should guide the process.
His comments follow the release of three exchanges by House Democrats suggesting Trump had prior awareness of Epstein’s abuse of underage girls. Hours later, Republican committee leaders published more than 20,000 documents they received from the Epstein estate, intensifying pressure on House members ahead of a potential vote.
Also this week, Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn in after a 50-day delay. She immediately signed a bipartisan discharge petition to force a vote requiring the release of all unclassified DOJ records involving Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The petition has signatures from every Democrat and four Republicans, leaving it one shy of the 218 needed to bypass Speaker Mike Johnson.
Other Arizona Republicans — Eli Crane, David Schweikert, Paul Gosar, Abe Hamadeh and Juan Ciscomani — have not said how they will vote. Biggs said Trump has not pressured him. Even if the House approves the measure, it must pass the Senate and could face a veto from Trump.
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