Trump Shifts Stance,Backs House Vote to Release Epstein Dossier
WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump announced his support for a House of representatives vote to release the full “Epstein Dossier,” a reversal of his previous opposition. The move comes as the House prepares to consider legislation compelling the Justice Department to disclose the records.
The shift marks a important moment in the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and allegations of connections to prominent political figures. For weeks, Trump has faced accusations of attempting to obstruct the release of the dossier, possibly due to its contents. the release of the documents could further illuminate the relationships between Epstein and individuals like Bill Clinton, Reid Hoffman, and Larry Summers, as Trump himself noted. The outcome of the vote will determine whether the public gains access to potentially revealing data about a case that has captivated national attention for years.
Trump took to his Truth Social platform to state, “House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein dossier, because we have nothing to hide and it’s time to put this Democratic hoax behind us.” He further claimed the justice Department has already made public “tens of thousands of pages” related to Epstein and is investigating “several Democratic agents” regarding their connections to him.
The former president’s change in position has created internal friction within the Republican party. His support for the release contrasts with recent actions, including withdrawing his endorsement from staunch ally Marjorie Taylor Greene’s 2026 election bid, signaling a broader effort to distance himself from certain members of his political base. Trump asserted that some “Members of the Republican Party are being ‘used'” and emphasized, “The House Oversight Commitee can have everything they are legally entitled to, I DON’T CARE.”
