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. For months, they delayed and blocked the release. Then, suddenly, they voted to release them. Why? Because President Trump gave the green light. This isn't just about the Epstein files. It's about a bigger problem. Republicans in Idaho, like Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, and 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. Think about it. Trump has been cutting funding for important programs. He's using the military in ways that might not be legal. He's pardoning people involved in the Capitol riot. And what have Idaho's Republicans done? Not much. Take the Epstein files, for example. In July, House Republicans, including Simpson and Fulcher, voted against even discussing the release. Then, in 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 is supposed to work. The legislative branch is supposed to be a check on the executive branch. But right now, it seems like they're just following orders. This isn't just about the Epstein files. It's about a pattern of behavior. Idaho's Republicans need to start doing their jobs. They need to check Trump's power. They need to reestablish the balance that makes democracy work.