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What did Swalwell reveal about the “Epstein Bomb”?
Rep. Eric Swalwell took to X on Wednesday, claiming he had spoken confidentially with Republican lawmakers who said support for Donald Trump was slipping fast. “It’s coming to an end guys,” he wrote. “I’ve spoken to a lot of House Republicans this week and they’ve confided that Trump’s movement/support is fading.” “As one told me, ‘this Epstein bomb is about to drop and no one wants to defend a pedo-protector. It’s just a matter of time,’” reported Kron4.
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The Bay Area Democrat, known for his vocal criticism of Trump, said the conversation reflects growing unrest within the GOP as questions about Trump’s connection to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein resurface, as per a report by Kron4.
It’s coming to an end guys. I’ve spoken to a lot of House Republicans this week and they’ve confided that Trump’s movement/support is fading. As one told me, “this Epstein bomb is about to drop and no want wants to defend a pedo-protector. It’s just a matter of time.”
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) October 8, 2025
Are Republicans preparing to “jail break” from Trump?
Swalwell added in another post, “One Republican just texted me that if there’s a discharge vote on Epstein they expect a ‘jail break’ of over 100 members. Trump will go nuts!”
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Although he did not name the Republicans involved, Swalwell, who sits on the House Judiciary and Homeland Security committees, suggested that the scale of discontent is much larger than publicly acknowledged.
Trump has previously faced scrutiny, even from within his own party, over his past ties to Epstein. While no direct link has been proven, the issue continues to resurface in political circles whenever Epstein’s name is mentioned as per a report by Kron4.
Why are the Epstein files back in focus?
Swalwell’s remarks come as the House remains adjourned during the second week of a government shutdown. The push to release the Epstein files has recently gained bipartisan traction. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has teamed up with Bay Area Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna to support a discharge petition forcing a vote on the issue.
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“Why are we in recess?” Massie asked on X. “Because the day we go back into session, I have 218 votes for the discharge petition to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files.”
The combination of a prolonged shutdown, mounting public pressure, and internal Republican dissent may soon collide, potentially delivering the “Epstein bomb” Swalwell warns about.
FAQs
What did Eric Swalwell claim about Trump’s support?
Swalwell said many Republicans privately told him Trump’s influence is fading as an “Epstein bomb” looms.
How many GOP members could defect, according to Swalwell?
He claimed over 100 House Republicans might back a discharge petition tied to the Epstein files.
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