Trump Calls for Full Release of Epstein Files, Accuses Democrats of Politicization
US President Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, claiming he has “nothing to hide.” The president accused Democrats of weaponizing selected documents against him, following the recent release of 20,000 documents related to the late pedophile’s case. This has led to criticism from some of Trump’s biggest supporters, including Elon Musk, who suggested that the sealed files contain names implicating the president.
Epstein was found dead in a Manhattan jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges and running an underage sex ring. His long association with wealthy and influential figures in the US and beyond continues to reverberate in Washington, where both parties have accused each other of using the case for political gain.
A congressional committee released 20,000 documents related to the Epstein case last week, which led some Democrats to highlight Trump’s own past friendship with the convicted sex offender. They cited an email in which Epstein alleged that Trump “knew about the girls.” In response, Trump ordered a probe into Epstein’s ties to prominent Democrats, including Bill Clinton, and accused his opponents of using what he called the “Epstein Ho,”
During his election campaign, Trump pledged to declassify the Epstein files and signed an executive order to the effect shortly after taking office. In February, US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the release of the “first phase” of documents. However, key materials including flight logs, client names, and contact lists have remained under seal, fueling speculation about who could be implicated. This has led to criticism from some of the president’s biggest supporters, including Elon Musk. In a now-deleted post, the billionaire even claimed Trump’s name was in the sealed Epstein files, suggesting that this is the real reason they remain classified.