Trump Suddenly Loves Epstein Files—Plot Twist or Power Move?

Trump Suddenly Loves Epstein Files—Plot Twist or Power Move?
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KEY POINTS

  • •The House, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, plans to vote Tuesday on releasing all Epstein files.
  • •Trump, who previously blocked full release, urged Republicans Sunday to support unveiling the files.
  • •Reps. Massie, Khanna, Mace, Boebert, and even Taylor Greene support the bill despite some GOP drama.
  • •If passed, the files move to the Senate where Majority Leader John Thune has not promised a vote.

This week, the House is about to vote on a bill forcing the full release of the Epstein files — the official government version of 'Secrets: DOJ Edition.' Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) promises a Tuesday vote, conveniently timed just before Thanksgiving carbs engulf America. Trump, who once pushed a full blackout on these files, now calls on House Republicans to gush 'because we have nothing to hide,' like a high schooler caught with embarrassing texts. GOP rebels like Nancy Mace, Lauren Boebert, and even Marjorie Taylor Greene (fresh off a Trump breakup) are signing on. If passed, the bill cruises to the Senate, currently in Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s hands—who hasn't RSVP'd to this party yet. And yes, Trump says he'll sign it, because apparently, everyone's got a sudden Epstein Files epiphany this holiday season.

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Source: Axios | Published: 11/17/2025 | Author: Herb Scribner