Name: Trump endorses release of Epstein files
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Description: U.S. President Donald Trump has reversed course and is encouraging Republicans to support a bill compelling the government to release all of the files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died by suicide while awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking minors.

U.S. President Donald Trump has reversed course and is encouraging Republicans to support a bill compelling the government to release all of the files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died by suicide while awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking minors.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has reversed his previous position and now supports the release of all government files related to Jeffrey Epstein. This change comes as survivors of Epstein's abuse launch a public awareness campaign, increasing pressure on officials to make the documents public.

Trump has encouraged Republicans to vote in favor of a bill that would compel the release of the files and has indicated he would sign it if it passes the Senate. Critics note that Trump could release the documents without legislative action, while the bill is expected to gain broad support in the House, increasing pressure on the Senate to act.

Trump endorses release of Epstein files

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse sharing their stories in a new public awareness campaign. Adding to the mounting pressure on officials to release all files related to the child sex trafficker. Pressure that may be getting to the U.S. president as he dramatically reverses course and now endorses the release of all files, appearing angry this continues to be a distraction. All I want is I want for people to recognize a great job that I've done. Trump is encouraging Republicans to vote yes on a bill that would compel his government to share all Epstein documents and is open to signing it if it also passes in the Senate. I don't care, they can do whatever they want. We'll give them everything, sure I would, let the Senate look at it, let anybody look at it. But don't talk about it too much because honestly I don't want to take it away from us. A change of heart in time to stave off an embarrassing defeat. Dozens of Republicans had planned to defy the president and support the bill before he changed his mind. Donald Trump appears to have chickened out on the Epstein scandal. He's caved, it's a complete and total surrender. Critics questioned Trump's new position pointing out that as president he could make the documents public, a vote is not needed. Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer writing the vote is to compel you to release them. Let's make this easier, just release the files now. Anti-Trump protesters cited the Epstein files as one of many issues they're frustrated about. Though few expect it will hamper Trump in the long run. But I think that people have illusions if they think that the release of the Epstein files are going to bring him down. Again and again Donald Trump barrels over opposition. Still it is rare for Trump to reverse course and it demonstrates that pressure from his MAGA supporters and his party it can lead him toward a shift. And what a shift it has been. Just days ago he said any Republican that supported this bill is very bad or stupid. So interesting and Katie the House votes Tuesday on this bill. It seems like it's expected to pass pretty easily. With Trump's blessing there's expected to be a surge in Republican support. And all Democrats are on board too. The more support the bill gets in the House, the more pressure it adds on the Senate to give it full consideration. All right Katie Simpson in Washington. Thank you.

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