President Donald Trump has unexpectedly reversed his stance, now urging House Republicans to vote for the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files. This startling U-turn follows intense pressure from within his own party, including a public split with former staunch ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and an impending House vote that is expected to pass with significant Republican support.
President Donald Trump has made a surprising reversal, publicly calling for House Republicans to vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, a stark contrast to his previous opposition. Trump, who labeled the issue a 'Democrat Hoax,' stated, 'We have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on.' This shift is an implicit acknowledgment that supporters of the measure, led by figures like Rep. Thomas Massie, have garnered enough votes to pass it in the House, with Massie predicting a 'deluge of Republicans' voting for it. The article highlights a significant internal conflict within the GOP, most notably Trump's public break with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former fierce supporter who advocated for the file release and attributed their fallout to the Epstein issue. A discharge petition, initiated by Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna, recently secured the necessary 218 signatures, including that of newly sworn-in Rep. Adelita Grijalva, to force a House vote. House Speaker Mike Johnson also anticipates the bill's passage, echoing Trump's sentiment that there's 'nothing to hide' and framing it as an attempt to target the former president. While Trump's name has appeared in past Epstein-related documents, he has never been accused of wrongdoing. This move represents a rare instance of Trump backtracking due to internal GOP opposition. The bill's future in the Senate remains unclear, but proponents hope a strong House vote will create momentum.
