President Trump has suddenly changed his stance on releasing documents related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, urging Republicans in Congress to vote for its release. The unexpected reversal came after it became clear that Trump was likely to lose a previous vote on the issue.
Trump's shift is seen as a panicked attempt by the president to avoid losing the vote and prevent further scrutiny of his alleged ties to Epstein. This move has sparked outrage among Democrats, who accuse Trump of trying to conceal details about his relationship with Epstein.
The House Oversight Committee released a batch of new documents related to Epstein last week, which showed that the financier had told investigators that Trump "knew about the girls." The latest development comes as bipartisan support for releasing the full set of files has grown among House members, with at least 100 Republicans now expected to vote in favor.
Critics have accused Trump of trying to deflect attention from his own alleged involvement in Epstein's crimes by launching a new investigation into ties between prominent Democrats and the financier. However, Trump denies any wrongdoing and claims that he is simply looking to move on from the issue.
The White House has struggled to contain speculation within Trump's loyal base about potential cover-ups involving the wealthy elite, including those with whom Epstein associated. Despite Republican efforts to release documents related to Epstein, pressure has continued to grow for further disclosure from his estate and FBI investigation files.
The US House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill requiring the release of more Epstein files this week, possibly as early as Tuesday. Several survivors of Epstein's abuse have appeared in a public service announcement urging lawmakers to support the bill, citing their desire for justice and transparency.
The bill now faces an uncertain future in the Senate, where Republicans hold a slim majority. However, Trump's decision to urge his fellow Republicans to vote in favor of releasing the files has heightened pressure on lawmakers to act.
Trump's shift is seen as a panicked attempt by the president to avoid losing the vote and prevent further scrutiny of his alleged ties to Epstein. This move has sparked outrage among Democrats, who accuse Trump of trying to conceal details about his relationship with Epstein.
The House Oversight Committee released a batch of new documents related to Epstein last week, which showed that the financier had told investigators that Trump "knew about the girls." The latest development comes as bipartisan support for releasing the full set of files has grown among House members, with at least 100 Republicans now expected to vote in favor.
Critics have accused Trump of trying to deflect attention from his own alleged involvement in Epstein's crimes by launching a new investigation into ties between prominent Democrats and the financier. However, Trump denies any wrongdoing and claims that he is simply looking to move on from the issue.
The White House has struggled to contain speculation within Trump's loyal base about potential cover-ups involving the wealthy elite, including those with whom Epstein associated. Despite Republican efforts to release documents related to Epstein, pressure has continued to grow for further disclosure from his estate and FBI investigation files.
The US House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill requiring the release of more Epstein files this week, possibly as early as Tuesday. Several survivors of Epstein's abuse have appeared in a public service announcement urging lawmakers to support the bill, citing their desire for justice and transparency.
The bill now faces an uncertain future in the Senate, where Republicans hold a slim majority. However, Trump's decision to urge his fellow Republicans to vote in favor of releasing the files has heightened pressure on lawmakers to act.
. I mean, what changed? Was he like "oh no, I'm gonna lose the vote" and suddenly realized he needed to do this? It doesn't add up.
. The fact that we're even having this conversation is wild - shouldn't we be focusing on real issues instead of some guy's shady past?
. More than 100 Republicans are expected to vote in favor of releasing the files, which is pretty significant 
. But what's really going on here? We need more transparency and truth, not just some attempt by Trump to deflect attention 
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. They're the real heroes here, not Trump or his team 
. Let's hope that this bill makes it through the Senate and brings some closure to these survivors 
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... doesn't make sense. and what's with the whole "moving on" thing? does he really think we're just gonna forget about this 
... meanwhile, these survivors are speaking out and demanding justice 
... can't say I'm buying any of trump's "I'm innocent" vibes 
. hope the senate doesn't screw up on this one 
anyway its super sus why wouldnt he wanna keep these files hidden?? especially since the house oversight committee just released some new docs that showed epstein told investigators trumps knew about the girls 
anyways i think this is a perfect example of how trump tries to deflect attention from his own messes instead of taking responsibility like a big boy 
. The fact that he's now using a new investigation as a distraction is pretty shady 
. Meanwhile, survivors of Epstein's abuse are still crying out for justice and transparency 
, but we'll see how far it gets in the Senate 
. Fingers crossed that the House bill passes and we get more answers about Trump's ties to Epstein 
. I mean, what's next? Him trying to cover up his own involvement in all the shady stuff with a fake investigation? 
... now he's like "hey guys vote for me" 
. And those 100 Republicans who are suddenly on board? Please, it's just a bunch of folks trying to avoid scrutiny 
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It feels like Trump is trying to avoid getting caught red-handed, or at least avoiding any more scrutiny 
. I'm low-key hoping that Democrats push through with this bill because it could blow up some major red flags for Trump's involvement 
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. still, this whole situation is just so shady 
. and let's not forget those survivors who are fighting for justice - their voices need to be heard loud and clear 
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. fingers crossed that some sense of accountability comes out of this 
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. Trump's whole 'let's get on to something else' vibe just rings hollow considering all the questions surrounding his association with Epstein 
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. So yeah, let's just hope our reps do the right thing and release those documents already 
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. This whole thing just smells like a desperate attempt to distract us from the fact that you might be hiding something shady. Newsflash: we're not buying it 
. And let's not forget those Epstein survivors who deserve justice and answers 
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what is Trump even thinking?! He just changes his mind about releasing Epstein docs and now he's trying to spin it as him trying to move on from the issue? Like, nope, dude! This smells so fishy 
. Like, come on Trump, face the music! The public deserves answers about your relationship with Epstein and whether you knew more than you let on.
. I hope those lawmakers in the House are paying attention because this bill is about time it gets passed! 
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Anyway, I don't think this is a good look for him at all... it's just gonna fuel more speculation and outrage from the Democrats. And what's up with the Republicans? Are they really gonna cave in like this? 
I think they should be asking themselves if they're getting caught up in a cover-up too... like, maybe Trump is trying to deflect attention from his own ties to Epstein. 