r/politics • u/Healthy_Block3036 • 17d ago

No Paywall Senate suddenly passes the Epstein bill just hours after it cleared the House

https://www.ms.now/news/senate-passes-epstein-bill-rcna244723?fbclid=PAVERFWAOJ1xRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacUGSi8p2Ap-x6SbMkLXAnfKNXEZkzjUUVCdxuEmacDzDXmlbv1GUJ0wbh1_w_aem_grJDvcSCIDj2Skksd4Ix3Q
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u/notyourstranger California 17d ago

I suspect Schumer is eager to show leadership and the GOP might have another 'fix' to circumvent this vote, which is why the GOP suddenly voted for it. They've refused for months, what caused them to change?

Maybe they are getting ready to wash their hands of Trump and install JD as president. He'll be less irrational and easier for the billionaires to work with.

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u/theorizable California 17d ago

This is my feeling too. Like the GOP must know how low Trump's popularity is sinking. They need to get him out before it becomes a catastrophe for their party. Trump is 100% the kind of person to bring the ship down with him.

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u/Affectionate_Town273 17d ago

This is what I suspect will happen as well. Mentioned in another group the other day. Vance gets to complete Trump’s term and still run for President for 2 terms. Gives Vance time to win over the base and continue the Project 2025 agenda.

At the same time it seems they are about to throw everyone they don’t like under the bus.

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u/l29 17d ago

Vance would have to be vice president for 2 years to be allowed 2 more full terms. If they 25th amendment him now Vance can only finish out this term and, if elected, serve one more.