Trump Executes a Sudden Reversal
Donald Trump now calls on House Republicans to support the release of the Epstein files. He writes on Truth Social that his party has “nothing to hide.” His reversal comes as many Republicans prepare to vote with Democrats. The House plans a vote this week on a bill that forces the Justice Department to publish the documents. Supporters expect a majority in the House, but the Senate outcome remains unclear. Trump must approve the release if both chambers pass the measure.
Momentum Builds Across Both Parties
Democrats and several Republicans support the legislation. Co-sponsor Thomas Massie says up to 100 Republicans could vote yes. The Epstein Files Transparency Act requires the Justice Department to reveal all unclassified records tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump comments after returning from Florida and highlights thousands of pages already made public. He names several prominent Democrats and says the House Oversight Committee can access all legally permitted materials. He urges Republicans to “stay focused.”
Investigators Review High-Profile Democratic Connections
Trump invokes Bill Clinton after the Justice Department confirms new inquiries into Epstein’s ties with major banks and leading Democrats. LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and former treasury secretary Larry Summers also appear in released documents. A Summers aide said in 2023 that he regretted any contact after Epstein’s conviction. Hoffman insists he never acted as a client and only worked on fundraising for MIT. He urges Trump to publish the files. Trump says he will ask Attorney General Pam Bondi and the FBI to examine Epstein’s links to Clinton and other figures. Clinton firmly denies knowing about Epstein’s crimes.
Document Dumps Deepen the Political Divide
Trump’s shift follows the release of three email exchanges by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. The messages involve Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Some emails mention Trump, including a 2011 note describing time spent at Epstein’s home. Hours later, Republicans publish a far larger tranche of 20,000 records. They accuse Democrats of selecting evidence to damage Trump. The House then schedules a vote on a broad release of all Epstein-related materials.
Rifts Inside the Republican Party Widen
Trump repeats that the controversy reflects a politically motivated “hoax.” His post comes after the House speaker claims a vote could end speculation about Trump’s past ties. Meanwhile, Trump escalates a public clash with Marjorie Taylor Greene. He calls her “wacky” and later a “traitor.” Greene questions his commitment to putting the country first and criticizes his handling of the files.
Survivors Demand Full Disclosure
Epstein survivors and the family of Virginia Giuffre urge lawmakers to vote for transparency. They remind Congress of its duty to citizens. Their letter asks legislators to imagine similar harm affecting their own families. The writers warn that voters will remember every decision at the next election.
