Donald Trump faces new pressure as Congress hosts an event with Jeffrey Epstein survivors today. Former associate Lev Parnas says Trump is “panicking,” while the White House rejects online rumors about his health.
Parnas wrote on Substack that Trump’s “health is failing” and his narrative is “collapsing.” He said survivors plan to “speak truth to power,” and that today could “break” the president’s public story.
Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie plan to host the survivors in Washington. They say the event supports a new transparency push around federal Epstein records and aims to center victims’ voices.
The pair have discussed a discharge petition to force a vote on releasing files. Backers argue that public access can answer old questions and counter rumors that fill the information gap.
Pressure rose after the House released 33,295 pages of records on Tuesday. Republicans said the drop reflects steady production from the Justice Department, with more deliveries expected.
Democrats argue most pages were already public and want broader disclosure. They say a full release, with victim identities protected, is the only way to restore trust.
Khanna said viewers “are going to be outraged” by what they hear from survivors. He says past proceedings left victims unheard, and Congress should not repeat those mistakes.
Trump pushed back on health rumors that spread during a recent public lull. He posted that he has “never felt better,” and called the rumors “fake news.”
Parnas claims Trump looks shaken and restless, and that aides fear new names could surface. He says the president worries about stories from victims who have not testified.
He also argues that Trump’s allies are trying to shape the record. In his telling, they want to narrow subpoenas and manage testimony before more details reach the public.
The Oversight Committee has pressed agencies for more data, including financial reports. Chair James Comer has sought suspicious activity reports tied to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell from the Treasury Department.
Separately, Senator Ron Wyden urged Treasury to release key financial records, saying they could reveal fresh links. Treasury says it must follow confidentiality rules for bank reports.
C-SPAN scheduled live coverage of today’s news conference. The broadcast underscores rising attention on the bipartisan effort and the survivors’ accounts.
CBS News reported that Tuesday’s records include court filings, flight documents, and videos. Reporters say the release widened the paper trail as Congress weighs the next steps.
The Guardian’s live blog said the White House resisted broader release efforts this week. Advocates argue Congress can still compel wider disclosure while shielding victims.
Epstein died in a New York jail in 2019 while facing sex-trafficking charges. His earlier Florida plea deal drew harsh criticism, since survivors said they were not heard.
Speaker Mike Johnson said lawmakers heard painful stories in private meetings with survivors. He promised transparency and justice, reflecting pressure across party lines.
The Justice Department is still producing documents under a committee subpoena, with redactions to protect identities and remove abuse material. Staff expect additional tranches in the coming days.
Health talk around Trump surged after a period with few public moments. Reports described a “proof of life” discourse online, which the president dismissed as rumor-driven noise.
Parnas has attacked Trump before, and critics question his claims. Even so, his newest piece landed as a high-profile event gives survivors a larger platform on Capitol Hill.
Khanna and Massie say the goal is simple, let the public see the files. They argue sunlight can reduce speculation and keep focus on justice for victims.
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What happens next depends on signatures for a discharge petition and agency compliance. Today’s testimony and reaction could set the pace for further releases and hearings.
If more records arrive, Congress will face choices on curation and timing. Survivors say the process should honor their experiences and avoid another cycle of secrecy.
