Trump Calls for Release of Jeffrey Epstein Files

Former Opposition Turns to Support

In a notable shift, President Trump has urged House Republicans to vote in favor of releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein. In a post on his Truth Social platform late Sunday, Trump stated, “As I said on Friday night aboard Air Force start to the Fake News Media, House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax perpetrated by Radical Left Lunatics in order to deflect from the Great Success of the Republican Party, including our recent Victory on the Democrat ‘Shutdown’.” Previously, Trump had been against the release of these files, asserting that he severed ties with Epstein years ago and has not faced any allegations of misconduct.

Legislative Action Ahead

House Republican leaders are preparing to hold a vote on Tuesday regarding legislation aimed at compelling the full release of the Juststart Department’s files on Epstein. Sources familiar with the upcoming vote confirmed to CBS News that a petition was brought to the floor last week by all Democrats and four Republican members, allowing the vote to move forward despite GOP leadership preferring to sidestep the issue. House Speaker Mike Johnson supported the scheduled vote for this week.

The proposed legislation, known as the Epstein Files Transparency Act, was introduced in July by Democratic Representative Ro Khanna of California and Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky. This bipartisan effort has gained momentum amid increasing pressure on the Trump administration to disclose more information related to Epstein. If passed, the bill would mandate the release of documents from investigations involving Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of sex trafficking in 2021.

Key Provisions of the Bill

The Epstein Files Transparency Act outlines several crucial points, including:

• The release of flight logs, travel records, and names of individuals referenced in Epstein-related cases.
• Access to internal Juststart Department communications within 30 days after the legislation’s passage.
• Making public any records related to the destruction, deletion, alteration, or concealment of documents associated with Epstein and his associates.
• Documentation regarding Epstein’s controversial death, which occurred by suicide in 2019 while he awaited trial.

Bipartisan Support

Representative Khanna expressed optimism about the vote’s outcome, anticipating support from 40 to 50 Republican members, which could strengthen the call for file releases from the Senate. However, it remains uncertain whether the Senate would consider the measure if it passes in the House.

Last week, the House Oversight Committee published over 20,000 pages of documents from Epstein’s estate, revealing communications exchanged between Epstein and various associates, including discussions about President Trump. Following these revelations, Trump has called on the Juststart Department and the FBI to investigate Epstein’s ties with notable Democrats, including former President Bill Clinton, and significant financial institutions.

This development underscores the ongoing debate surrounding the Epstein case and the handling of associated files, shedding light on bipartisan efforts to promote transparency in high-profile investigations.