(Just The News)—After pressuring Republicans for months to oppose any mass release of government records on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, President Donald Trump changed course just days before lawmakers will vote on a bill to release the Epstein files.
The U.S. House will vote Tuesday on Rep. Thomas Massie’s, R-Ky., resolution ordering the Department of Justice to “publicly disclose all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in its possession that relate to Epstein or [his associate Ghislaine] Maxwell.”
The bill allows DOJ to redact or withhold material only if the material contains victims’ personally identifiable information; child sexual abuse materials; images of death, physical abuse, or injury; information which would jeopardize an active federal investigation or prosecution; or classified information.
Long claimed to be a Republican “conspiracy theory,” the existence of “the Epstein files” – which supposedly contain incriminating information about major political figures’ associations with the now-deceased Epstein – is now pushed by Democratic lawmakers.
The shift happened after U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said that Epstein’s client list was “sitting on [her] desk,” only for the administration to backtrack and say that no such list existed.
Trump then began calling the files “a Democratic hoax,” causing most Republicans to shy away from the issue and spurring Democrats to accuse him of hiding information.
But the president abruptly reversed his demands that Republicans tank the resolution in a Truth Social post Sunday.
“House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax perpetrated by Radical Left Lunatics in order to deflect from the Great Success of the Republican Party,” Trump wrote.
“Nobody cared about Jeffrey Epstein when he was alive and, if the Democrats had anything, they would have released it before our Landslide Election Victory,” he added. “Some ‘members’ of the Republican Party are being ‘used,’ and we can’t let that happen. Let’s start talking about the Republican Party’s Record Setting Achievements, and not fall into the Epstein ‘TRAP,’ which is actually a curse on the Democrats, not us.”
The president was presumably referring to Reps. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.; Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga.; and Nancy Mace, R-S.C.; who were the only Republicans besides Massie to have signed the discharge petition.
Now, with Trump’s begrudging go-ahead, dozens of other House Republicans will likely vote in favor of the actual bill.
Republicans on the House Oversight Committee have already launched an official investigation into Epstein’s contacts, issuing subpoenas to the DOJ and many high-profile Democrats with connections to Epstein. The committee has declassified tens of thousands of Epstein-related documents since September, but the troves contained heavy redactions and revealed almost no new information.
The newest batch released last week contained emails which appear to suggest that Trump spent time with a victim at Epstein’s house. The White House said the three emails “prove absolutely nothing other than the fact that President Trump did nothing wrong.”
Why Bullion Beats Numismatics and Collectible for Your Safe or IRA
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Numismatic coins and collectibles add substantial value from factors such as age, rarity, minting errors, or historical significance. A pre-1933 U.S. gold coin or graded proof piece can carry premiums of 30%, 50%, or even 200% above melt value. While this appeals to hobbyists, it creates complexity. Pricing depends on subjective grading, collector trends, and auction results instead of daily spot prices.
For investors focused on wealth preservation and retirement security rather than building a collection, bullion often delivers better results.
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- Selling bullion involves tight bid-ask spreads, so you recover nearly full spot value with minimal fees. Collectibles require finding the right buyer and may sell at a discount if demand for that specific item weakens.
- Bullion prices remain transparent and update with global spot markets. You can track gold near current levels or silver accordingly and know exactly where your holdings stand. Numismatic values are priced by the Gold IRA companies with hefty margins applied.
- Standardized coins and bars store efficiently and divide easily for partial sales. Rare coins often need protective slabs and controlled conditions, adding hassle and expense.
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Stronger Fit for Precious Metals IRAs
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Numismatic and most collectible coins generally face heavy scrutiny from custodians due to valuation disputes and elevated markups. These higher premiums mean less actual metal ends up working inside the account.
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Regulatory guidance from the CFTC and state securities offices repeatedly cautions against aggressive sales of expensive numismatics or “semi-numismatic” coins for IRAs. For retirement planning, transparent bullion from established providers reduces risk and aligns better with long-term goals.
How to Get Started with Bullion
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Diversify sensibly: use gold for core preservation and silver for its blend of industrial and monetary qualities. Mix coins for easier divisibility with bars for lower per-ounce costs on larger buys. Arrange secure storage—whether at home with proper insurance or through professional facilities.
As economic uncertainties linger and faith in conventional assets erodes, bullion continues proving its worth as a dependable store of value. Its direct approach avoids the hype that sometimes surrounds collectible markets and keeps the focus on the metal itself.
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