Bill Signed to Release Epstein Files
President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to disclose its case files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This move marks a significant development after years of advocacy by Epstein’s survivors calling for transparency.
Legislative Roundup
- The bill was passed overwhelmingly by both the House and Senate this week.
- Initially, Trump opposed the bill for a month but reversed course and decided to sign it.
- Once signed, there is a 30-day deadline for the Justice Department to release the files, known as the Epstein files.
Political Reactions
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer stated, “This bill is a command for the president to be fully transparent, to come fully clean, and to provide full honesty to the American people.”
Schumer also indicated that Democrats are prepared to challenge any lack of transparency from the administration.
President's Statement
In a social media post, Trump said, “Democrats have used the ‘Epstein’ issue, which affects them far more than the Republican Party, in order to try and distract from our AMAZING Victories.”
Author's summary: Trump signed legislation to release Epstein's case files, with a 30-day deadline, amid political disputes over transparency and accountability.
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