Trump Urges House GOP to Release Epstein Files in Late Reversal

Overview

• Trump posted on Truth Social that House Republicans should vote to disclose the Epstein files, saying he has nothing to hide and calling the controversy a Democrats' farce.
• The push marks a reversal from his earlier opposition, with a disclosure vote scheduled in the House this week.
• More than 20,000 Epstein-related emails released last week include messages where Epstein wrote that Trump "knew about the girls" and claimed Trump spent hours at his home with a young woman, though the meaning and implications are disputed.
• The fight has split Republicans, with Trump withdrawing support for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene as Democrats say the documents raise new questions about him.
• The New York Times reported that Trump contacted GOP members backing disclosure and summoned one to a White House discussion with the DOJ and FBI about releasing the files.