President Donald Trump lit up the political world once again after sharply rebuking a Bloomberg reporter aboard Air Force One, a moment that instantly sent liberals into a frenzy and fueled another round of media outrage. The exchange came just before Trump reversed course and urged Congress to release the long-awaited Jeffrey Epstein records, a move that has triggered both bipartisan support and intense speculation.

During the flight, Bloomberg reporter Jennifer Jacobs pressed the President about emails in which Epstein referenced Trump. Her pointed question quickly escalated into a heated back-and-forth.

Jennifer Jacobs of Bloomberg asked, “If there’s nothing incriminating in the Epstein files why not…?”

Trump: “Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.”

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The remark ricocheted across social media within seconds, prompting a wave of commentary from left-leaning activists and journalists who claimed Trump was attacking the free press. Supporters, however, saw a familiar moment: the President forcefully swatting away a question he viewed as dishonest, politically motivated, or designed to push a preferred media narrative.

Jacobs, a veteran political reporter, has covered Trump for years and frequently appears in contentious press exchanges.

The timing of the incident adds to the political temperature. Just 48 hours later, Trump stunned Washington when he reversed his earlier hesitancy and urged House Republicans to vote for releasing the unclassified Epstein files. The shift removed the final internal obstacle for GOP lawmakers, who joined with Democrats to overwhelmingly approve the measure.

The House of Representatives is voting today on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bill that would force the Department of Justice to release all unclassified records tied to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The legislation, formally known as H.R. 4405, requires the DOJ to publish documents, communications, investigative materials, and related files in its possession, though it allows limited redactions to protect victims and ongoing investigations.

The bill was pushed to the House floor through a discharge petition, a procedural move that bypassed typical leadership control and indicates strong bipartisan pressure for transparency. According to multiple reports, the vote is expected to pass by a wide margin, with support coming from both parties.

Today’s vote marks a significant moment of public and political interest. President Trump—who had previously resisted releasing the files—reversed course this week and said he would “sure” sign the bill if it reaches his desk. If the House passes it, the bill still must clear the Senate, where a vote has not yet been scheduled and where passage is less certain.

Depending on how the Senate proceeds, the legislation could require 60 votes if it falls under filibuster rules, making the upper chamber a potential obstacle. Even if the bill becomes law, the release of materials may face delays due to redactions, privacy objections, or legal challenges.

The push for this bill stems from long-standing demands for transparency surrounding Epstein’s network, associates, and alleged crimes. Supporters argue that the public deserves to see the full picture, while critics warn the release could compromise victim privacy. For many victims and advocates, however, the bill represents an important step toward accountability and a long-overdue reckoning.

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