Trump Calls for Release of Additional Epstein Files in Stunning U-Turn

US President Donald Trump has called on Congress to make public additional files related to the notorious late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in a reversal of his earlier opposition to the documents release. Trump made the statement late Sunday on his Truth Social platform, writing, "House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide." According to Trump, the release of the files is necessary because "its time to move on from this Democrat Hoax perpetrated by Radical Left Lunatics in order to deflect from the Great Success of the Republican Party." This shift in stance comes as a surprise, given Trump's previous opposition to the release of the documents. The Epstein files in question are a collection of documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. The documents have been the subject of a long-running court battle, with Epstein's estate and various parties seeking to keep them sealed. In a statement, Trump emphasized that the release of the files would be a positive step forward, saying, "We have nothing to hide, and its time to move on from this Democrat Hoax." Trump's call to action is seen as a significant development in the ongoing controversy surrounding Epstein's death and the subsequent investigation into his activities. The Epstein scandal has been the subject of intense scrutiny and debate in recent years, with many calling for greater transparency and accountability. Trump's reversal on the issue is likely to be seen as a significant development in the ongoing saga. Background on the Epstein scandal is complex and multifaceted. Epstein was a wealthy financier and convicted sex offender who was accused of running a sex trafficking ring that preyed on young women and girls. His death in 2019 while awaiting trial sparked widespread outrage and calls for greater accountability. The Epstein files have been the subject of a long-running court battle, with various parties seeking to keep them sealed. Trump's call to action is likely to be seen as a significant development in the ongoing controversy surrounding Epstein's death and the subsequent investigation into his activities. In a statement, a spokesperson for the House Republicans said, "We appreciate President Trump's leadership on this issue and look forward to working with him to ensure the release of the Epstein files." The spokesperson noted that the release of the files would be a positive step forward, saying, "We believe that the American people have a right to know the truth about the Epstein scandal and we will continue to work towards transparency and accountability." The current status of the Epstein files is unclear, but it is likely that the issue will continue to be a topic of debate and discussion in the coming weeks and months. Trump's call to action is seen as a significant development in the ongoing saga, and it remains to be seen how the issue will play out in the coming days and weeks.