Idaho Republicans and the Epstein Files: A Case of Blind Loyalty

Idaho's Republican politicians seem to be following a script written by someone else. The recent votes to release the Epstein files show a clear pattern.

A Sudden Change of Heart

For months, they delayed and blocked the release. Then, suddenly, they voted to release them. Why?

Because President Trump gave the green light.

A Bigger Problem

This isn't just about the Epstein files. It's about a bigger problem.

Republicans in Idaho, like:

Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch
Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher

...have been letting Trump do whatever he wants. They haven't been doing their job to check his power.

What Has Trump Been Doing?

Cutting funding for important programs
Using the military in ways that might not be legal
Pardoning people involved in the Capitol riot

And what have Idaho's Republicans done?

Not much.

The Epstein Files: A Case Study

July: House Republicans, including Simpson and Fulcher, voted against even discussing the release.
September: Fulcher said he supported the release but used excuses to delay it. It was like they were waiting for permission.

Then, Trump spoke up. He said release the files.

Suddenly, the House voted 427-1 to release them.

It's like they were waiting for orders.

This Isn't How Democracy Works

The legislative branch is supposed to be a check on the executive branch.

But right now, it seems like they're just following orders.

A Pattern of Behavior

This isn't just about the Epstein files. It's about a pattern of behavior.

Idaho's Republicans need to:

Start doing their jobs
Check Trump's power
Reestablish the balance that makes democracy work.