US President Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to support the release of the Epstein files, indicating a change in his previous position. On Sunday, Trump stated on Truth Social, “House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide.” This shift in stance aligns with reports that numerous Republicans are prepared to support legislation that would mandate the Department of Justice to publicly disclose the documents.
The House is scheduled to vote on this legislation within the week. Proponents of the bill suggest they possess sufficient votes for its passage in the House, but its fate in the Senate remains uncertain. If the bill passes both chambers, Trump would need to approve the release of the documents.
The proposed Epstein Files Transparency Act aims to make publicly available all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials related to Jeffrey Epstein. Republican Representative Thomas Massie, a bill co-sponsor, indicated that as many as 100 Republicans could favor the measure.
Trump’s recent remarks followed his weekend in Florida and included reflections on the Department of Justice’s previous disclosures pertaining to Epstein. He referenced ongoing investigations into Epstein’s connections to prominent figures, including former President Bill Clinton, who has denied any wrongdoing regarding Epstein’s actions.
The discourse surrounding the bill intensified when recent communications between Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell were made public by the House Oversight Committee. Some emails reportedly mention Trump, prompting opposing parties to release additional files to respond to these allegations.
Additionally, there has been notable tension between Trump and Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene regarding the Epstein files, with both parties publicly exchanging criticisms. A letter from Epstein survivors and Virginia Giuffre’s family urged lawmakers to prioritize the release of the documents, appealing to their responsibilities toward their constituents.
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