In a stunning reversal, former President Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote in favor of releasing previously sealed files related to late financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Trump's sudden about-face comes after months of him dissuading his own party from backing the measure. Instead, he now claims that "we have nothing to hide," suggesting that the release of these documents is not a cause for concern. The former president also criticized Democrats and left-wing figures, labeling their efforts to push for transparency as a "Democrat Hoax."
The request to release Epstein files comes after a discharge petition received its final signature last week. The House Oversight Committee released over 20,000 pages of documents from Epstein's estate, which included emails that suggested Trump may have had more knowledge of Epstein's activities than previously acknowledged.
Despite the shift in his stance, Trump still expressed frustration with some Republicans who signed the petition. He accused them of being "used" by Democrats and claimed that the party should focus on its record achievements rather than getting caught up in a perceived "trap." The former president also issued an exclamation that echoed his signature campaign slogan, urging Americans to make America great again.
It remains unclear how Trump's sudden support for releasing Epstein files will play out in the coming days. However, his reversal is likely to be scrutinized closely by Republicans and Democrats alike, as it highlights a significant shift in the former president's stance on this issue.
Trump's sudden about-face comes after months of him dissuading his own party from backing the measure. Instead, he now claims that "we have nothing to hide," suggesting that the release of these documents is not a cause for concern. The former president also criticized Democrats and left-wing figures, labeling their efforts to push for transparency as a "Democrat Hoax."
The request to release Epstein files comes after a discharge petition received its final signature last week. The House Oversight Committee released over 20,000 pages of documents from Epstein's estate, which included emails that suggested Trump may have had more knowledge of Epstein's activities than previously acknowledged.
Despite the shift in his stance, Trump still expressed frustration with some Republicans who signed the petition. He accused them of being "used" by Democrats and claimed that the party should focus on its record achievements rather than getting caught up in a perceived "trap." The former president also issued an exclamation that echoed his signature campaign slogan, urging Americans to make America great again.
It remains unclear how Trump's sudden support for releasing Epstein files will play out in the coming days. However, his reversal is likely to be scrutinized closely by Republicans and Democrats alike, as it highlights a significant shift in the former president's stance on this issue.