Republicans who pushed Epstein files release see political careers upended by Trump

President Donald Trump has taken political revenge on all four Republicans who signed on to the Epstein files release law.

WASHINGTON — The four House Republicans who helped force the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files called themselves “The Bravehearts” — an acknowledgment that their risky stand would require a stiff spine, especially given President Donald Trump’s fierce opposition to the move.

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As they later learned, the gambit would also upend their political futures.

Seven months after the House voted to release the Epstein files, sparking a Trump-led crusade against the rebellious quartet behind the effort, one of those four lawmakers is now an ex-member. Two of them won’t be returning to Congress next year. And another is facing the threat of a primary challenge next cycle.