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Will Trump release the Epstein files?

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Trump has faced pressure to release the Epstein files, at times authorizing further document releases, but has also publicly downplayed the case and called related conspiracy theories a hoax. Despite some reversals, it remains unclear what, if any, new information will be made public.

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Trump says Epstein conspiracy theory is hoax started by Democrats

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  • President Trump called the Epstein files controversy a hoax started by Democrats. 14s
  • Trump's comments come amid pressure from his supporters for transparency on Epstein documents. 5s
  • Conservative figures and social media users have questioned missing information and the existence of a client list, which the Department of Justice denies. 2m 2s
  • Pam Bondi, involved in the document release process, stated she had not received further instructions from Trump to release more files. 2m 38s
  • Trump criticized both Democrats and some Republicans for believing in or spreading the conspiracy theory. 2m 54s
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Trump says Epstein conspiracy theory is hoax started by Democrats
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CBS News
20 hours ago
Trump says Epstein conspiracy theory is hoax started by Democrats

Trump referred to the so-called Epstein files as a hoax, claiming it was started by Democrats.

Epstein files may be released after Trump reversal
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CBC News
1 day ago
Epstein files may be released after Trump reversal

Donald Trump is approving the release of more documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case under mounting pressure.

Epstein files may be released after Trump reversal
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CBC News
1 day ago
Epstein files may be released after Trump reversal

In February, Trump's attorney general said a list existed and was being reviewed at Trump's directive, but no list was ever released.

Mike Johnson calls on DOJ to release Epstein files
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CBS America
2 days ago
Mike Johnson calls on DOJ to release Epstein files

President Trump has said he's not going to be releasing any files, despite calls from within his party.

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