In a significant political move, former President Donald Trump has officially signed a bill compelling the public release of files related to the late financier and convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.
Swift Action Following Congressional Approval
The president's action came with remarkable speed, taking place on Thursday 20 November 2025. This was just one day after the US Congress passed the legislation, which mandates the Justice Department to make the records public.
For months, the Trump administration had shown resistance to releasing these documents, making this a notable reversal in policy.
Trump's 'Democrat Problem' Defence
Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump launched a vigorous defence, framing the scandal as a partisan issue. He asserted that Epstein was a lifelong Democrat who had donated to Democrat politicians.
Trump specifically linked Epstein to several prominent Democrat figures, including former President Bill Clinton and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers.
In his post, he sought to distance his own administration from the controversy, highlighting that it was under his leadership that Epstein was charged in 2019. Simultaneously, he criticised the Biden administration for its alleged silence and failure to release any files on the matter.
A Political 'Hoax' and its Potential Backfire
The former president did not mince words in his assessment of the motivations behind the push for transparency. He accused Democrats of using the Epstein files as a distraction from what he termed Republican successes.
Trump labelled the entire situation a "hoax", confidently predicting that this strategy would ultimately backfire on his political opponents.
This development marks a new chapter in the long-running and deeply controversial Epstein saga, promising to bring further scrutiny to the powerful individuals associated with him.
