The Jeffrey Epstein files have proven to be a conundrum within President Donald Trump's administration and the Republican party, most notably the House of Representatives, as the majority voted against the possibility of releasing the files to the public this week.

Democrats have already forced Republicans to take tough Epstein-related procedural votes that have stoked a barrage of constituent calls into GOP offices, but they have not yet been able to force a clear up-or-down vote on releasing the so-called Epstein files.

To the extent that the president is trying to persuade the public on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, polls suggest he's failing spectacularly.

Democratic lawmakers are demanding the release of more Epstein files as the issue causes fractures within the GOP.

Steve Bannon has warned that the Republican Party could be at risk of losing dozens of congressional seats as a result of the Trump handling of the Epstein Files

The White House is being backed into a corner as talk around the Jeffrey Epstein files continue to stir up mixed feelings from President Trump’s MAGA base. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez and Julie Tsirkin report the latest.

Trump's dismissal of Epstein scrutiny sparks MAGA revolt, polls show rising GOP discontent, and calls for file release grow. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

MAGA influencers upset about the Jeffrey Epstein files should "trust in President Trump," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.