Trump Urges Republicans to Vote on Epstein Files Release

Tue Nov 18 2025 01:57:26 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a surprising shift, President Trump calls on House Republicans to support the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, stating there's 'nothing to hide'. This change comes after weeks of dismissing the move as a distraction by Democrats.

President Donald Trump has reversed his previous stance and is now urging House Republicans to vote in favor of releasing documents pertaining to the late Jeffrey Epstein. Initially dismissive of the move as a Democratic distraction, Trump claims that there is 'nothing to hide'. The upcoming vote may see significant bipartisan support, but it remains uncertain if the bill will pass in the Senate. Trump’s change of heart comes amid ongoing scrutiny regarding his connections to Epstein and public pressure from both survivors and lawmakers.

US President Donald Trump has urged lawmakers in his own party to vote to release files relating to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump wrote on Sunday night that Republicans in the House of Representatives should do so 'because we have nothing to hide'.

This marks a striking reversal for Trump, who has spent weeks portraying the push for a vote on the release as a Democratic distraction.

Documents about the disgraced financier have been gradually released by House Democrats, with some referencing Trump, who has consistently denied any connection to Epstein's abuses.

Speculation continues to swirl around the nature of Trump's past relationships with Epstein, particularly following recent communications made public that mention Trump.

Potentially dozens of Republican members signal a willingness to support the release, which supporters believe will pass in the House this week, although its fate remains unclear in the Senate.

Epstein, who was found dead in his New York prison cell in 2019, had amassed a trove of documents regarding his criminal investigations, often referred to as the Epstein files.

Despite previous objections, Trump appears to now view the systematic release of documents as a less favorable route, leading to speculation about this significant shift in his position.

In the wake of the recent email exchanges published by Democrats, public pressure has mounted for Trump to endorse transparency regarding the Epstein files, intensifying the stakes for upcoming legislative decisions.