Cowardice

The step by Republican Speaker Mike Johnson to shut down possible discussion about the Epstein files by shutting down the House of Representatives smells of desperation. The reason suggested to allowing President Trump more time to address the matter is farcical given how long it has been a lead item in most newspapers.

Epstein died, by whatever means that happened, almost six years ago and there is still no real action on releasing the files despite Trump's assurances.

The files are not going to be forgotten, and hopefully not destroyed, so let them be seen. Let the truth be told. This also applies in all countries and for their governments.

Dennis Fitzgerald,
Melbourne, Australia