Former Vice President Kamala Harris criticized President Donald Trump for allegedly gaslighting the American public over the Epstein files during a recent podcast appearance. During the segment with The Bulwark, Harris directly confronted Trump, accusing him of withholding crucial information by waiting for congressional approval. She criticized his approach, calling it a tactic to mislead the public and avoid accountability. The remarks were made shortly before Trump announced the release of the files via a signed bill, marking a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of Epstein’s case. The bipartisan bill, which passed with a near-unanimous vote, authorizes the Justice Department to release unclassified records and investigative materials related to Epstein and Ghislane Maxwell. The legislation also includes directives for the disclosure of internal DOJ communications and details surrounding the trafficking allegations against Epstein. Attorney General Pam Bondi has pledged to comply with the law, promising the release of the documents in a searchable online format within 30 days. Meanwhile, Harris’s public challenge to Trump has intensified the political discourse around the handling of the records, highlighting the tensions between executive authority and legislative oversight in the context of this high-profile case. Despite the recent developments, the release of the files has sparked ongoing debates about transparency, accountability, and the handling of sensitive information related to historical legal cases. The situation underscores the complexities of federal investigations and the challenges of balancing public interest with the need to protect classified materials and sensitive personal information.