Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump is urging House Republicans to vote to release all remaining Jeffrey Epstein–related files, marking a sharp reversal from earlier hesitation. In a late-night post shared aboard Air Force One, Trump wrote that the GOP should “vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide,” calling the controversy a Democratic distraction and insisting he was unconcerned about further disclosures. His shift comes amid renewed scrutiny following reporting from Newsweek that newly surfaced emails and documents have intensified bipartisan pressure for transparency (Newsweek).
The reversal was described by the New York Post as “stunning,” noting that Trump previously questioned whether Democrats were using the issue to manipulate Republicans but is now urging the party to “move on” and refocus on policy achievements (NY Post). Another New York Post report revealed that Epstein had once claimed Trump was a “regular visitor” at his home but “never participated in illicit activity,” details that emerged in documents highlighted by investigators (NY Post).
The renewed push follows a rare discharge petition that secured 218 signatures, forcing the House to vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which would require the Justice Department to declassify remaining materials. In his post, Trump argued Democrats had weaponized the scandal to distract from GOP accomplishments, writing that if they “had anything,” they would have released it “before our Landslide Election Victory.” Democrats continue to demand full disclosure, while Republicans remain split on strategy. A House vote is expected in the coming days, with the resulting release process likely to unfold over weeks or months.
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