Trump ends shutdown as Boebert pushes for Epstein files release
President Trump, seemingly displeased, signed a bill to end the longest-ever government shutdown, stating 'It's a great day'. Meanwhile, comedian Seth Meyers labelled Representative Lauren Boebert as a 'crazy' far-right conspiracy theorist, while she and three other House Republicans pushed for a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein-related files.
Trump's signing of the bill came after 35 days of partial government shutdown. Despite his words, his expression suggested otherwise. In a separate development, Meyers, on his late-night show, targeted Boebert, a freshman Republican from Colorado, for her controversial views and actions.
Boebert, along with three other House Republicans—Brian Mast, Matt Gaetz, and Thomas Massie—attempted to force a vote on releasing documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Their move came after the House Oversight Committee voted to release the files. An emergency meeting was held in the White House Situation Room to discuss this House effort, with Boebert in attendance. Previously, Trump had avoided press questions regarding the Epstein situation, indicating his unease. In November 2025, a meeting was held in the Situation Room with Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to discuss Epstein document releases. Meyers had earlier mocked Trump and his administration over their handling of Epstein's emails mentioning the president.
The government shutdown has ended, but the political landscape remains complex. Boebert's actions and Trump's response to the Epstein situation continue to draw scrutiny and commentary.
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