Breaking News: Speaker Mike Johnson said he would shut down the House until September to block a vote on calling for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Breaking News: Speaker Mike Johnson said he would shut down the House until September to block a vote on calling for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
The speaker's move truncated the House schedule for the week, sending lawmakers home early on Wednesday for a previously scheduled five-week summer recess.
Honestly this guy is turning out to be such a fucking worm I’m surprised a bird ain’t eat him yet
P.u.s.s.y
Funny how those working For the People have closed the the place where the People do business to protect the Party.
Useless and worthless sacks of meat
Pedogate 2025. It's not going away.
Party of Pedo
Just what our lawmakers need, more time off.
@speakerjohnson.bsky.social goes into full #EpsteinCoverup mode. Look for your pedophile protecting Reps hiding somewhere in a district near you. Be sure to kindly thank them for supporting the #PEDOTUS Thank you for your attention to this matter.
The GOP is shutting down congress to protect child sex traffickers. That’s actually alarming.
Wow crazy that your paper released an article last week using the past tense and declaring this issue done for Trump. Who wanted that piece written?
This is equivalent to covering your ears and saying, “I can’t hear you!” Johnson is a corrupted puppet. The most spineless Speaker in the history of Speakers.
Look at him. He doesnt even need to talk to know he's a huge pussy.
Time to get some of those 1,000 FBI agents questioned under oath somehow.
They must be really bad for Trump
That’s totally normal
Cowards
Why are Republicans covering for pedophiles……unless they are covering for one certain pedophile listed??
covering for pedos is very on brand web.archive.org/web/20070930...
There's especially a lot of Republican pedophiles.
Mike Johnson erases all demands for Epstein disclosures, as the House grinds to a halt, eliminating any voting on key agenda items www.axios.com/2025/07/22/j...
If Donald & GOP members did nothing wrong, what are they hiding? youtu.be/JN6pJ5ZcA0A
MAGA has gone from "Release the files!" to "Protect the 'philes!'"
This gives Trump time to bully or bribe Republicans into line.
Or a pardon to Maxwell.
All this to protect a paedophile.
That’s a little…..suspicious, don’t ya think? Maybe someone should ask why.
#JohnsonJerky pairs well with #TACOTUESDAY followed by #WeenieWednesday. What a shame the House Cafeteria Is shutting down.
Mike Johnson is clearly a pedophile.
Pedocons, all of them.
Nothings says “we aren’t coddling pedophiliacs” quite like closing down Congress rather than let there be discussion of Epstein’s pedophiliac sex trafficking.
Protecting a pedophile is more important to Johnson than the business of the country.
Sure seems like you assholes could start questioning Republicans on why they won't release the files.
Donald Trump is a pedophile.
And how about no paycheck, then?
And this is probably the last story you write about it before focusing on some other dumb shit
🥵🦊 Cunning as a fox, but also acting like a fox - he stole from people the valuable benefit that everyone wanted so much... ‼️🫤 Now, perhaps in Trump's company, he can reread many times about who was a pedophile, who was an ordinary sexual pervert, and who had sex for the sake of a career...
Yeah that's cause Mikey is a pussy ass bitch. Which is a surprise to no one.
With all the questions surrounding Epstein death, Ghislaine's on air interviews looking of sound mind, No Way she's found like Epstein, hung herself. If she is given a pardon, she goes into hiding until 2026. Then an unexpected visit to Dem Congress where she spills the beans & brings receipts.🤣
Oh yeah, this totally makes them seem more innocent...
For no reason whatsoever, here's an continually-updated list of proven rapist and pedophile Republican politicians and party members #RightWingSexualPredators docs.google.com/document/u/1...
Why is protecting pedos so important to Mike Johnson? What kinds of people does he hang out with?
If anyone has any lingering doubt, this has to destroy it... there's no way the president of the US isn't all over those files. And now Congress has to stop working so it can provide cover for Trump? Sorry, the USA can't answer right now because we're busy protecting a PEDOPHILE. ☎️
If Americans would bother as much about losing their democracy, dignity and all their allies as much as they do about the Epstein files he would be impeached a long time ago.
Pays the same
So he is protecting Pedos..... What the actually fuck..... Is he in it like his boss??????
I think we just found the fraud waste and abuse! It’s literally coming from inside the Republican side of House
What is Trump afraid of to force Johnson to shut down the House? An innocent person has nothing to worry about. Could it be that he’s guilty of something? Hmmmmm🤫🤫🤫🤫
There's nothing to see here if you just ignore the fact that the president is a pedophile
Wow, Republicans REALLY LOVE child-rape! I thought Mike Johnson was supposed to worship Christ, but turns out worshiping and protecting an 80 year old treasonous president DEEPLY into raping kids is his TRUE religion!
Isn’t that undemocratic?
Will he still get paid?
Mike Johnson covering for at least two pedophiles. Why?
Trump has never been the problem here. The weakest of cowards in the GOP Congress have always been the problem. They fail to check him every single day.
Weird, just days ago the child-diddler in chief said that he would release the files, before that that Obama made them up, before that that they didn't exist, before that that nobody cared and before that they released 'Phase 1'.
Said it previously: $10 on this being a play for time for their leader down the street to work out some rotten deal w/Maxwell.
They’re hoping interest will die down and their MAGA horde will be distracted by the next shiny racist bauble they throw.
I think there's something more cooking. We’ll see.
He's such a piece of shit. It makes me feel good that he most certainly was bullied all through school.
he's just another cabinet member.
They don't want to say anything while the Maxwell "story" is still being crafted to avoid later "mismatches".
Yet they made time for H.R. 1319, which redefines what it means to be an employee in America. Fraud.
pass it on... bsky.app/profile/pett...
Its not going away mikey.
Whether they’re gutting Medicare and SNAP, or protecting pedophiles, Republicans are all about fucking children.
Is Taco a nonce? Just asking the question 😂
@moses: why not shutdown the House permanently?
Mike Johnson adopted a teen boy when he was an unmarried college student. I don't think he wants pedophiles exposed.
Lol...they are scared shitless.
Do your job NYTs! Ask every single congressman if they support releasing Epstein files and print that list and their answer on the front f*ckin page of tomorrows issue!!!!! Hold them accountable!!!!
They won't. All of the news agencies are corrupt now. None of them stand up and ask real questions in fear that they will be barred from the oval office. Absolute pussies. This is how the agencies die and true reporting by independents will take over.
Why is Speaker Johnson protecting a known pedophile and sex trafficker? Why is he so afraid of the truth? Is Johnson being blackmailed to do Trumps bidding? What does Trump have on Johnson?
It's probably "the banality of evil." Hannah Arendt tried to explain what happened in Nazi Germany. But people didn't want to hear it.
I'm sure it's totally unrelated that Speaker Johnson has been questioned about his adoption of a teenage boy. His, uhhh, preferences have also been questioned. The latter of the two doesn't matter--it's the hiding of such, and attempting to pass legislation that affects such that's unforgivable.
why do ppl keep jumping straight for blackmail to try to explain cowardice & corruption
This ⬆️
He is recessing the house so that assistant ag toad can work out the details of Maxwell’s perjury earned pardon in peace & quiet.
johnson is a soulless psychopath who is imagining putting us all in death camps while he dines in the villa that sits next to it
It’s the Christian thing to do
Maybe even the evil thing as well.
Once they meet with her, any testimony she might give is badly tainted. Bribery and threats work on Senators, so they’re bound to be effective on a pedo in prison.
Gives the GOP more time to prowl the "Back To School" aisles.
trump take ball go home
They are running out of options soon. Get ready for the Peter Thiel (JDV puppet) takeover because the MAGA messiah has lost his marbles completely for all to see.
www.facebook.com/reel/1272577...
🐔💩
Slimy fuckhead protecting a slimy fuckhead pedo. Color me surprised.
So he's a pedophile defender.
Probably good since they can't do more damage. I wonder how closely it will aligned to your op/ed department?
Mike Johnson- You tout your Christianity, while NOT standing up for the abused. I can’t imagine how brow beaten you must be to not seek justice for these victims. Anyone with a shred of decency (especially those with daughters) should be fighting for them. You’re as guilty as he is.
If the Roman Catholic Church and the Southern Baptist Convention are any indication, covering up sexual abuse is definitely a modern Christian attribute.
I bet $20 that Mike Johnson is in the Epstein files
he’s enough of a sycophant that even if he’s not in the files he’ll still do anything to protect trump from justice
Oh absolutely
If this is the reason he actually gave them he needs to be replaced. Is that really why he did it to avoid a vote?
The NYT is, and always has been, a propaganda outlet.
🎯
If they have nothing to hide and are not protecting Trump's past then WHY does Johnson want to shut down the House until September?!?
Rather than do their jobs, they decided to just go on vacation? Must be nice.
And the sycophants fall into line like good, smarmy little soldiers with no will of their own.
Trump raped children and Mike Johnson is hiding the evidence.
It is Republicans demands that Johnson/Trump are worried about- not Democratic demands. Johnson must have had a phone call with Trump and received his orders on how to handle this along with a spanking. This isn’t going away by September.
That's suspicious. That's weird.
Hmmm....I guess Johnson bent over...dropped his pants, and Trump kissed his ass. Of course, Johnson is use to that position in some clubs. But after this the boys will avoid him. You're afraid of what disease Trump is carrying with him.
The truth and karma come for the felon and those that enable him. No where to run to no where to hide.
Karma will haunt and get them all at their rotten balls
Christians and covering for pedophiles. Name a more iconic duo.
exactly as a pedophile protection racket would operate
They're on recess in August any way but there's still 3 years and 6 months left to keep asking about it January 6th pardons ICE and then as the economy crashes that They can't just ignore things forever
COWARD!!!!!!
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Mike Johnson is supporting a dictatorship This is not what I voted for
If one voted for Republicans or third party, this is exactly what they voted for in essence
Mike Johnson is a disgusting human being
Party of family values, indeed! Thought I can fully believe that Johnson , like trump and Andrew, is a raging NONCE!
The New York Times is continuing to support these pedos. Looking forward to the 30 redactions and headline revisions as the news comes out and you Ministry of Truth the headlines to soften the blows. This is a propaganda outlet, and has always been. bsky.app/profile/char...
Who can pull a procedural rabbit out of the hat, @housedemocrats.bsky.social ? Anyone? Target the reavers.... target the reavers.... somebody FIRE!
Seems like a reasonable way to govern the most powerful nation in the world
I guess they hope everyone just forgets about Epstein. If not, I wonder if the House will just stay shut down 🤔
I mean... it's summer, and the GOP needs to do their town halls with their constituents. What gives?
Hmm...
Covering for pedophiles. Mike Johnson staying true to his SBC roots.
If I was accused of the heinous crime of being a pediophile that’s what I would do! It kind of makes Hunters laptop seem like a nothing burger…..
So Mike Johnson is in the report?
And yet your so-called newspaper won't stop sanewashing everything Republicans are doing.
Why don't you call this fascism? Are you paid by trump or is it simply cowardy?
This is called the #RunningScared tactic.
Alternative headline - Mike Johnson protects people who fuck children.
God I wish Dems had known to do this before the big bill that just passed
Tomorrow: NYT - How Republicans pulled off a masterstroke by burning the Epstein files and jailing anyone who mentions them.
John Michaelson started recess early because the pedophiles in the Republican party refused to vote on releasing the Epstein files. This is because they prefer child sex instead of consensual adult relationships.
This seems like it should be a big story with wall to wall coverage.
Pedocon theory remains undefeated
The poor exhausted congresscritters. They're probably still worn out from pushing through the Big Beautiful Bill!
Is 'cover up' one word, or two? #Trumpstein
How do you say guilty and cover up without saying guilty and cover up? Jesus Christ man.
Trump Administration Live Updates: House Plans to End Session Early Over Epstein Pressure as Philippine Leader Visits U.S. f the nyt gift link
@repmikejohnson.bsky.social is a #pedophile by proxy. He's protecting a known molester. He knows it. His religion is fake, performative nonsense.
EPSTEIN EPSTEIN EPSTEIN
Only a pedophile protects a pedophile
Sure looks like they have nothing to hide... hmm...
Something tells me those files are not full of exculpatory information.
Seems like your rag should start drawing some conclusions here
Pedocon theory never, ever misses
Johnson and the house gop are cowards.
They're corrupt
We already know Trump will demand Maxwell shut her mouth. He'll promise her an early release at the end of his term if she keeps quiet. America knows Trump was the #1 pedophile on the list, but his magabase doesn't give a s*** about that. They're willing to forgive him yet punish everyone else.
BUT HILLARY'S MOTHERFUCKING EMAILS
@mikejohnson speaker, you are supposed to be a Christian. Why are you covering for pedophiles? Even people already in jail hate pedophiles.
How many politicians had "secret lives"? How many rich and powerful are on the Epstein list? Has the FBI finished editing the 100k+ Epstein docs yet? #epstein
Mikey is afraid of his overlord 😂😂
We as citizens should sue republicans in congress they are paid with our tax dollars
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were is your Democracy gone?....
Lets shut it down until Jan 2027.
Ghislaine, you in danger, girl...
No way, Trump will let let her out of jail just like the January 6th rioters in exchange for her lying about the fact that he ever was involved. It will play out exactly like this, mark my words.
I'm inclined to disagree. Many of the MAGAts are in an uproar after thinking Trump is incriminated in the Epstein files. If he orchestrates the release of the woman who was personally responsible for hooking up Trump with underaged girls, do you think MAGAts will embrace that? It confirms his guilt.
I sincerely hope you are right. I really do.
As do I. Gotta have some hope to hang on to, you know?
Its true. Its just so hard to have hope when every day the regime does something even worse and unthinkable than the day before it. But I will hold out hope.
I have a feeling a quid pro quo pardon is likelier than danger.
You may be right, but that is a double-edged sword. If the MAGAts are having a hard time processing that the rumors they've heard re Trump's sexual endeavors with underaged girls, I'd imagine news that he pardoned the woman who hooked him up with those girls might not be very well received.
I could see the minions think she was railroaded and Trump cut her a break to right a wrong if he claims that.
It must be nice to have a taxpayer-funded job for which you can collectively go on vacation at any time and for extended periods on a whim. This is outrageous. Note to GOP: they cannot remain on "elude the issues" vacay until the mid-terms. This isn't going away, it's intensifying
Ok asshole. Well see you in September.
Good. That places produces nothing but dogshit anyway
Which of your executives (past and present) are in the Epstein Files?
I thought they said it was a hoax? 🤷♀️
They’ve worked out how long they’ll need to cut all mentions of Donald then.
Their Pedo King is really on fire on that list huh? You in the NYT helped these people to office btw. Hope you’re happy with your life choices.
If there is ANY lingering doubt in your mind that DonOld is on every page of the Epstein Report, the fact that Wanker Johnson is adjourning the House rather than discuss the topic should tell you everything you need to know!
Stop paying people who aren’t working.
In 2025 being a “patriot “ means supporting Russia and protecting child molesters. Absolutely pathetic. Nuke us from space… just to be sure.
I think most of us would have 2 weeks leave without pay. Shouldn’t their pay get docked because they are taking a vacation that is 2 weeks longer than expected?
Disgusting. 🤮
Lmfao, so I guess it's not a hoax
Of course they'll try everything to protect their gang leader. It won't go away! He's a convicted sexual aggressor that was a "good" friend of Epstein and shared some secretive letters about "special occasions"! Remember the "grabbing by the pussy"? You wanted a criminal as your leader? You got one!
Mike Johnson's apparent religion is closer to Satan worshiping than anything else.
We need a complete revamp of our House of Reps - VOTE ALL REPUBS OUT!!!!!!!
Huh. But Trump says that Clinton and Obama wrote the files, that the Democrats are afraid to release them, also the files are fake, also Trump doesn't know Epstein, but Bill Clinton does, but also that Maxwell is a fine person, not a sex trafficker, but Trump wishes her well. So presidential!!
Mike Johnson is protecting child rapists
Fine, it can be made an issue again in September.
Someone needs to investigate this phony. It’s always the “Christians”
I mean, y’all aren’t passing any bills anyway so you may as well all go home until Jan 2027
Breaking news: Mike Johnson is probably on the list.
Super hilarious that even the MAGA paper of record is printing this
🤣
Speaker of the House covering up the president’s crimes. So pathetic. Congrats to The NY Times for helping to make this happen.
Pedocon theory proven again.
Well, democrats figured out a way to prevent the House passing more horrifingly destructive legislation, at least temporarily. So.... good job? I guess?
Potentially. We’ll have to see if the executive decides to exert more authority in the absence of the legislative branch. 😐
Genocidal Old Pedophiles
I called his office and whoever I spoke to was giving their talking point “this has been long planned recess” (202) 224-3121 this is the Capitol switchboard. You can call and ask to be transferred to any member of congress. Let them hear from you.
What is he afraid of?????
The relationship between Trump and Epstein has been clear and well documented for over 30 years. This move by Johnson is just another in the long line of the powerful and connected to provide cover to Trump for his own public statements and behaviors and hide the truth from Americans.
Breakin’ News: Speaker Mike Johnson has practically admitted he’s a pedophile
Yes, please. There's a limit to how much bullshit even the most Fox News-addled among us will accept. This is comfortably over that line. Not going away.
Generous PTO policy
The entire Republican party is now complicit in covering up the actions of a pedophile. And Epstein, too.
#Pedogate4725
Cover up
Block the release of the files that don’t have anything about DJT in them? Seems legit
If you were still on the fence about how much Trump is all over the Epstein file, this should clear that up for ya. Congress is closing up shop instead of voting to release the file to the public. They’d rather just shut down the government than confirm that the president is a pedo.
Why is the GOP so adamant about protecting rich pedophiles and sex traffickers?
So 6 weeks of holidays for those who begrudge regular people getting one or two a year?
The debt ceiling needs to be raised [before] the Treasury Department will exhaust its cash reserves, potentially leading to a default on government obligations. For 2025, this date is projected to be in the late summer, possibly August or September.
Epstein - Trump Make every day a beautiful secret
Shutting down the US government to protect an alleged child molestor in the White House contradicts Johnson's oath of office, which he swore to uphold with his hand on the Bible. Johnson would rather protect a rapist and predator than honor the promise he swore to God he would uphold.
Once upon a time, this country was composed of people who would literally physically evict the type of scum that now occupies our Senate, Congress, White House, and SCOTUS. But no more.
Congress should not be paid if they are not working.
Why would he do that if there wasn’t something to hide? What happened to the campaign promises to release the files?
Only in a shithole kingdom full of gullible morons. Bunch of pussies. Wake the fuck up!! Aren't u tired of winning yet?
Unfortunately I doubt they see the same news we do. We get to see actual reporting that is for the most part unbiased. They on the other hand have Fox "News" and every other mainstream news agency is too pussy to actually cover anything that may put that piece of shit in a bad light because $$$$
The Epstein Shutdown will last six weeks! More than enough time for the regime to scrub 47 from anything that gets released. This is a blatant coverup, and every GOP rep deserves to be hounded for it until they get their lazy, silver-spoon stuffed asses back to work!
Let’s make Trump’s pedophile past is the news of the summer and fall of 2025. Every picture, detail, fact from 1970 to today.
Hey @hakeemjefferson.bsky.social? Remember when S. Korean politicians climbed fences to get into Parliament? Maybe more of that and less trashing @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social?
Call Johnson what he is....a pedophile enabler.