In a turnaround, Trump backs the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files in the House

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• November 18, 2025

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In a turnaround, Trump backs the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files in the House

President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would sign a bill requiring the U.S. Department of Justice to release documents related to Jeffrey Epstein if the measure is approved by Congress. The statements, reported by NBC News, mark a significant reversal from the president’s previous position, as he had until recently opposed making the files public.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump stated that he would support the bill as soon as it is approved by both the House and the Senate. His remarks came one day after he urged House Republicans to vote in favor of the proposal, underscoring the sudden shift in political strategy surrounding the issue.

According to House Speaker Mike Johnson, the bill will go to the House floor tomorrow afternoon, when lawmakers will decide whether to advance the proposal that could require the Department of Justice to make extensive Epstein-related documents public.

Pressure for transparency around the Epstein files has intensified in recent weeks, driven by public opinion and by members of Congress. Trump’s support for the bill has also reshaped internal dynamics within the Republican Party, with some lawmakers endorsing the measure while others warn of potential political fallout.

The decision by House leadership to fast-track the vote highlights the growing national interest in the issue and the administration’s new stance toward releasing the documents.

According to reporting by The Guardian, Trump said at the White House: “We have nothing to hide. Release everything.” His remarks come amid mounting public pressure for greater transparency regarding influential figures who had some form of connection to Epstein prior to his death in 2019.

The abrupt shift has created divisions within the Republican Party. Some lawmakers have supported the measure as a necessary step to ensure clarity and public accountability, while others caution that full disclosure of the documents could lead to unpredictable consequences involving high-profile political, business, and social figures.

The president’s new position is expected to influence upcoming committee discussions in the House, which are set to examine the matter later this week as public interest in the long-sealed records continues to grow.