- Rep. Thomas Massie have warned that too many exemptions could undermine transparency
- Trump accused Democrats of using the demand for Epstein files as a political distraction
- The bill mandates the release of every unclassified detail from federal investigations into Epstein within 30 days
US President Donald Trump has formally signed a new bill compelling the Department of Justice to release all files connected to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the move marks a major shift in Trump’s stance after earlier resistance to making the documents public.
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The bill mandates the release of every unclassified detail from federal investigations into Epstein within 30 days, including interview transcripts, seized materials, internal communications, flight logs, and names of individuals tied to the case.
Despite having the authority to order the release unilaterally, Trump allowed Congress to push the legislation through with overwhelming bipartisan support — a 427–1 vote in the House and unanimous approval in the Senate.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Democrats of using the demand for Epstein files as a political distraction, insisting the documents would expose their own connections. He wrote that the “truth” would soon come out as he had signed the bill himself.
The upcoming release is separate from the more than 20,000 pages of Epstein-related material Congress unveiled last week, some of which referenced Trump.
Although Trump once maintained social ties with Epstein, he has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and claims they cut ties long before Epstein’s first arrest.
The law gives Attorney General Pam Bondi the power to withhold portions of records that endanger active investigations or compromise victims’ identities.
However, lawmakers like Rep. Thomas Massie have warned that too many exemptions could undermine transparency.
Epstein died in 2019 while awaiting trial on new sex-trafficking charges, leaving behind a trail of political, celebrity, and academic connections that continue to attract scrutiny.
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