Congressional Democrats faced tough questions on Thursday about their sudden interest in the Epstein case under President Trump after remaining silent during the Biden administration.

Republicans are looking for ways to combat the rising anger over the release of the files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which threatens to split the party. As things heat up in the debate on whether the Trump administration should release the complete files of Epstein,

“Based on the ridiculous amount of publicity given to Jeffrey Epstein, I have asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony, subject to Court approval,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “This SCAM, perpetuated by the Democrats, should end, right now!”

Bill O'Reilly falsely doubled down that Jeffrey Epstein was convicted under Joe Biden's administration. While appearing on NewsNation Monday night, host Leland Vittert had to correct O'Reilly multiple times after the former "O'Reilly Factor" star asserted that the disgraced film financier was convicted under Biden's admin by Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) on Tuesday called for the appointment of a special counsel to uncover the “truth about the Epstein Files,” tagging former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who previously resigned from Congress as the House was investigating allegations of sexual misconduct against him.

Representative Tim Burchett said he thinks files related to Jeffrey Epstein were "destroyed" by the Biden administration.

Megyn Kelly argues why getting to the truth of Jeffrey Epstein really matters and why President Donald Trump should listen to the MAGA base. From "The Megyn Kelly Show" on Tuesday: MEGYN KELLY: It's interesting because there are some right-wing pundits online now who are saying no one cares about Jeffrey Epstein,

The White House is being backed into a corner as talk around the Jeffrey Epstein files continue to stir up mixed feelings from President Trump’s MAGA base. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez and Julie Tsirkin report the latest.