US President Donald Trump has signed a bill ordering the full release of all federal files related to the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. This requires the Justice Department to publish the documents “in a searchable and downloadable format” within 30 days.
Trump had previously opposed making the files public but reversed his stance after pressure from Epstein’s victims and several Republicans.
With his backing, the bill sailed through Congress on Nov. 18, passing the House 427–1 and receiving unanimous approval in the Senate.
“Perhaps the truth about these Democrats, and their associations with Jeffrey Epstein, will soon be revealed, because I HAVE JUST SIGNED THE BILL TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!” Trump wrote after signing it.
The files set for release include transcripts of interviews with victims and witnesses, Justice Department communications, items seized during property raids, flight logs, and details of individuals and entities linked to Epstein.
However, some could be withheld if they relate to an active investigation or are deemed to invade personal privacy.
These documents are separate from the over 20,000 pages already released by Congress last week from Epstein’s estate.
Those previous records included 2018 messages in which Epstein claimed, “I am the one able to take him down,” referring to Trump.
Trump and Epstein were associates for years before falling out in the early 2000s.
Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, telling reporters this week that Republicans had “nothing to do with Epstein” and insisting it was “a Democrat problem.”
