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James Walkinshaw: “For years, we have watched dangerous conspiracies like Pizzagate and QAnon shape our political landscape. They helped…”

On the recordNovember 18, 2025
For years, we have watched dangerous conspiracies like Pizzagate and QAnon shape our political landscape. They helped fuel the rise of President Trump and were built on baseless claims about secret pedophile rings, while the real documented case of child sex trafficking involving Jeffrey Epstein remains shrouded in secrecy because President Trump refuses to release the files. Mr. Speaker, what is President Trump hiding? Why won't he release the files? The House finally has the opportunity to act. Release the files, and let the American people see the truth.
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James Walkinshaw
Virginia

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Addressing the influence of conspiracy theories and calling for the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

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