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Trump backs full release of Epstein files in sharp reversal

Trump urged House Republicans to release the files after previously opposing their release.

Trump backs full release of Epstein files in sharp reversal
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This article1 analysis · Oct 13, 2026
Nov 17, 2025
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Donald Trump urged House Republicans to release additional files related to Jeffrey Epstein, reversing his earlier opposition as lawmakers advanced legislation that would compel the Justice Department to disclose records. The article also describes Marjorie Taylor Greene’s call for transparency and her public split with Trump.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who reversed his opposition and called for release of the Epstein files

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Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Representative whose call for transparency is discussed amid a public split with Trump

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Attorney General whom Trump urged to investigate Epstein’s links to his critics

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative and co-sponsor of the bill

ALSO MENTIONED  Bill Clinton, Former president named among people Trump wanted investigated in connection with Epstein; Larry Summers, Former Treasury secretary and former Harvard president named among people Trump wanted investigated in connection with Epstein

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Mike Johnson Backs Resolution to Release Epstein Files

Outlets report that Trump urged House Republicans to support releasing Epstein-related files after previously opposing the effort, as a House vote approached; coverage also identifies Speaker Mike Johnson as supporting the measure. Center outlets focus on Trump's reversal and reactions to it, including questions about whether he and Johnson support disclosure. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Johnson's changed position before the vote, alongside Trump's call for Republicans to support it.

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