Why is Trump supporting the release of Epstein files now?
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Trump now supports releasing the Epstein files, reversing his earlier opposition, to demonstrate he has nothing to hide and to counter accusations from Democrats. He frames the push as a response to attempts by Democrats and the 'radical left' to damage the Republican Party's reputation. Trump also seeks to shift scrutiny toward Democrats by calling for investigations into their ties with Epstein. The move comes amid bipartisan calls for transparency and pressure from within his own party.
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Trump calls on House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files
- President Trump called on House Republicans to vote for releasing the Jeffrey Epstein case files, reversing his earlier opposition.
- Trump stated he had nothing to hide and accused Democrats and the 'radical left' of trying to smear the Republican Party. 10s
- A growing number of Republican Party members now support the release of the Epstein documents. 19s
- Trump recently fell out with Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has repeatedly called for the files' release. 25s
- If the bill passes, the Justice Department would be required to release all Epstein-related files and investigation details. 34s
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Trump urges House Republicans to vote for releasing the Epstein files, reversing his previous opposition. He claims he has nothing to hide and accuses Democrats and the 'radical left' of trying to smear the Republican Party's reputation.
Republicans accuse Democrats of selectively leaking Epstein-related material to harm Trump. Trump denies wrongdoing and calls for a probe into Epstein's connections with other prominent figures, including Bill Clinton.
Trump attempts to shift focus to Democrats allegedly connected to Epstein, calling the controversy a 'Democrat hoax that never ends.' He requests investigations into high-profile Democrats named in newly released Epstein emails.