House Judiciary GOP's Epstein Files Prank Draws Criticism
The House Judiciary GOP official account sparked controversy ...
The House Judiciary GOP official account sparked controversy with a post marked "#BREAKING: EPSTEIN FILES RELEASED" containing a shortened URL. Community context later revealed the link directed users to a Rick Astley music video—a prank known as "Rickrolling."
The post generated massive engagement (4.9M views), but faced criticism for making light of a case involving child trafficking through an official government committee account.
This incident coincides with recent controversies where social media influencers claimed to receive Epstein-related materials at White House meetings, only to deliver no new information.
Critics argue this represents inappropriate trivialization of serious criminal matters and victims' experiences, while raising questions about the proper use of official communication channels for content typically associated with internet humor.
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