Three Key Takeaways:
- Representative Anna Paulina Luna introduced the SHRED Act of 2025, aimed at increasing penalties for government officials who destroy or conceal records, particularly in relation to the Epstein investigation and Deep State resistance.
- The bill is a direct response to allegations of FBI agents obstructing transparency efforts, including stonewalling the release of Epstein-related documents and other critical files, which Luna argues undermines public trust in government institutions.
- Luna’s push for stronger accountability comes at a time when many believe powerful elites continue to evade justice, and the SHRED Act seeks to ensure greater government transparency by holding officials accountable for suppressing documents that belong to the American people.
The halls of Washington, D.C. have long been filled with secrets, but none more disturbing than those surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and his network of powerful enablers.
For years, Americans have demanded answers about who participated in Epstein’s heinous activities, and who helped cover them up.
And Anna Paulina Luna just dropped a bill that has Deep State agents in the FBI running for cover.
While President Trump promised transparency during his campaign, we’re still waiting for the full truth after the New York office of the FBI reportedly stonewalled the release of a massive cache of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein by hiding its existence.
Thank goodness for Representatives like Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) who are fighting for transparency against what appears to be institutional resistance from Deep State agents embedded in the bureau.
Her newly introduced Stopping High-level Record Elimination and Destruction (SHRED) Act of 2025 is exactly what we need to ensure accountability within our government agencies.
The Florida Republican’s bill would increase penalties for government officials who conceal or destroy records, making DOJ employees who engage in such activities eligible for 20 years to life in prison.
This is a significant increase from current law, which allows for up to 20 years in prison for knowingly destroying federal records.
Luna’s efforts come as whistleblowers report that some FBI agents may be destroying documents to obstruct FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi’s transparency initiatives.
These allegations, if true, represent a direct assault on the American people’s right to know what their government is doing.
The initial release of Epstein documents earlier this year was widely criticized as a nothing-burger – heavily-redacted pages that revealed little about who was involved in Epstein’s criminal enterprise.
Attorney General Pam Bondi herself admitted she was misled about what documents existed, later discovering the Southern District of New York was “sitting on thousands of pages of documents” she didn’t even know about.
While Bondi has promised Americans will see “the full Epstein files” with minimal redactions to protect grand jury information and witnesses, we’ve heard promises before.
Actions speak louder than words, and Rep. Luna’s legislation puts teeth into those promises.
The American people deserve to know who associated with Epstein, a convicted sex offender who mysteriously died in federal custody.
Those in positions of power who enabled his behavior or helped cover it up must be exposed and held accountable, regardless of their political affiliations or connections.
For too long, there’s been a two-tiered justice system in America – one for well-connected elites and another for ordinary citizens.
The continued concealment of Epstein-related documents only reinforces this perception and erodes public trust in our institutions.
Many Penn State fans remember the rush to judgment during the Sandusky scandal, when all the evidence was made public almost immediately and the court of public opinion put Joe Paterno in his grave.
Yet somehow, when it comes to Epstein and his powerful friends, everything moves at a snail’s pace with layer upon layer of obfuscation.
Luna reported that the DOJ has been unresponsive to her task force’s inquiries about the Epstein files and other classified documents.
“Even if they are conducting a criminal investigation, you should probably pick up the phone and call us, and not talk about it on the news,” she told Fox News Digital.
This lack of communication suggests either incompetence or intentional stonewalling – neither of which is acceptable when dealing with matters of such public importance.
The SHRED Act won’t just help with the Epstein investigation.
It could also assist with the release of documents related to President Kennedy’s assassination and other historical events that have been shrouded in secrecy for too long.
Conservative voters overwhelmingly supported President Trump’s promise to “drain the Swamp,” and exposing the truth about Epstein’s network is a critical part of that mission.
The continued concealment of these files protects the powerful at the expense of justice for Epstein’s victims and the American public’s right to know.
Rep. Luna deserves our full support as she fights against the Deep State’s instinct for secrecy.
You can contact your Congressman through the Congressional Switchboard at 202-224-3121 and urge them to cosponsor the legislation.
The SHRED Act may be exactly what’s needed to ensure that government officials think twice before hiding or destroying documents that belong to the American people.
The time for half-measures and excuses is over. Release the full Epstein files now.
