Rob Schmitt tore into the shallow, reflexive attacks from the anti-Trump crowd, calling out what he described as the most “unintelligent” arguments being lobbed about the Epstein files and the panic they’re trying to manufacture. His show has become a rare place where conservatives push back against a media narrative that rushes to judgment without demanding facts first.
The backdrop is a real fight on Capitol Hill: House Republicans have moved to force the release of unclassified Epstein-related documents, even as Democrats accuse them of grandstanding and selective leaks continue to drip out. Recent reporting shows the controversy intensified after newly surfaced emails raised questions about who knew what, putting the pressure on lawmakers to either produce the records or admit they’ve been playing politics.
Schmitt didn’t pull punches about the media’s role in this circus, accusing corporate outlets of either ignoring the story or amplifying half-baked smears for clicks and influence. That critique is rooted in a pattern conservatives have watched for years: left-leaning networks and pundits weaponize scandals while shielding their allies and punishing anyone who asks inconvenient questions.
On his program, Schmitt hosted lawmakers like Rep. Tim Burchett and Rep. Thomas Massie, who argued passionately for transparency and pointed to tactics that have kept key materials from public view. Burchett even said his bid to fast-track the release was blocked by Democrats, underscoring that this is not just about headlines but about who gets to control the narrative.
Speaker Mike Johnson has agreed to bring the matter to a House vote, which should settle whether the rest of the records see daylight or stay buried by Washington gamesmanship. If the goal is truth and accountability, then full disclosure is the obvious, patriotic course; anything less looks like cover-up and cowardice from the political class.
Conservative viewers should be furious that the left’s reflex is to smear, distract, and delay rather than demand justice for victims and clarity for the public. This is a moment to call out hypocrisy — progressives posing as defenders of victims while blocking documents that could answer the most basic questions about influence and corruption.
At the end of the day, Schmitt’s point lands because it’s simple: demand the files, not the melodrama. Republicans who care about truth should keep pushing, the media should do their job instead of spinning, and every American who believes in the rule of law should insist on transparency until every relevant document is on the table.
