Source: Radio New Zealand
US Represenative Clay Higgins, Republican of Louisiana Photo: JULIA NIKHINSON
Representative Clay Higgins, Republican of Louisiana, was the sole no vote against releasing government records on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
It comes after President Donald Trump changed his position, after months of opposition to opening the case file tied to one of the US’ most notorious scandals.
“I’m a vote against,” Higgins earlier told CNN.
“My understanding and I’ve looked into it extensively is that the president didn’t like that guy, he had no friendly relationships with him. You can’t control who takes a picture with you,” he said.
In a post on X, Higgins further explained his vote, saying he has “been a principled “NO” on this from the beginning. What was wrong with this bil three months ago is still wrong today”.
“If enacted in its current form, this type of broad reveal of criminal investigative files, released to a rabid media, will absolutely result in innocent people being hurt. Not by my vote.”
I have been a principled “NO” on this bill from the beginning. What was wrong with the bill three months ago is still wrong today. It abandons 250 years of criminal justice procedure in America. As written, this bill reveals and injures thousands of innocent people – witnesses,…
— Rep. Clay Higgins (@RepClayHiggins) November 18, 2025
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