MAGA influencer Rogan O’Handley, widely known as DC Draino, has announced he will sit out the release of President Donald Trump's upcoming "UFO Files," expressing regret over his previous involvement with the "Epstein Files."
Background on the Epstein Files incident
O’Handley was previously part of a White House photo opportunity where he and other right-wing influencers received binders labeled "The Epstein Files: Phase 1" from then-Attorney General Pam Bondi. The initial release of the Epstein Files by Bondi contained no new information, leading to widespread disappointment among those who had expected significant disclosures.
O'Handley's decision on UFO files
Despite an executive order signed by President Trump directing federal agencies to release records on unidentified aerial phenomena, O'Handley stated he would let any binder related to these files "fall to the ground." He made the remarks during a podcast appearance, indicating his reluctance to be associated with another high-profile document release.
Aftermath of the Epstein release
The Department of Justice later released millions of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein following the Epstein Files Transparency Act, though many were heavily redacted. Some lawmakers continue to express concerns about withheld records, and the episode has left a sour taste for O'Handley and other influencers who felt misled.
