Trump Backs Bill Seeking Full Release of Epstein Case Files

 

President of the United States, Donald Trump, on Monday declared his readiness to sign a proposed legislation mandating the public release of the Justice Department’s classified files on the Jeffrey Epstein case—provided the bill secures congressional approval.

Addressing journalists in the Oval Office, Trump said he had no objections to the measure and urged lawmakers to expedite action ahead of Tuesday’s scheduled vote in the House of Representatives.

“Sure, I would,” Trump said when asked if he would append his signature to the bill.
“Let the Senate look at it, let anybody look at it, but don’t talk about it too much because, frankly, I don’t want to take it away from us,” he added.

Despite the president’s stance, the White House noted that he has issued no directive instructing the Justice Department to withhold the documents should Congress pass the legislation. However, the Department may still resist publication of materials tied to active investigations.

Trump’s comments mark a reversal of his earlier position. On Sunday night, he had publicly urged Republicans to support the release after previously dismissing the bipartisan effort as a “Democratic hoax.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson also hinted he could support the bill if the Senate amends sections that, according to him, do not sufficiently protect victims’ identities. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is yet to decide whether the bill will be listed for consideration.

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, one of the bill’s Republican backers, said lawmakers were united by the need for transparency.

“I think it was always better to just support transparency,” she said, stressing that members of Congress want to “put this issue to rest.”

The House vote is expected Tuesday, with a growing number of Republicans now throwing their weight behind the initiative.

If passed, the legislation will compel the Justice Department to release all remaining files linked to Epstein’s criminal network—beyond the over 50,000 pages already made public.

Advocacy groups for victims say they support the move, provided confidential information that may expose survivors remains shielded.