"Because they are terrified of the growing furor over President Trump's refusal to release the Epstein files," Ross wrote. "In embarrassment and desperation, they are running for the exits while the American people watch in disbelief."

The Missouri senator's comments come amid a broader, tumultuous moment for Republicans and allies of Trump both in Missouri and nationally.

Rep. Robert Garcia demands DOJ release Epstein files, stressing the need for transparency after a committee vote for a subpoena.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is launching digital ads targeting a dozen Republican-held House districts, calling for the release of files related to financier and convicted sex offender

During his remarks in an interview this week, Representative Jamie Raskin disgraced President Trump over his lack of transparency surrounding the Epstein files. Raskin stated, "All they have to do is release the files.

Ghislaine Maxwell met for hours with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Thursday, answering all questions without invoking privilege, according to CNBC. While Maxwell's attorney declined to discuss details,

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell again, as the Trump administration tries to quell weeks of backlash over its handling of information on Epstein’s case.

Justice Department officials were set to meet on Thursday with Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned girlfriend of financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.