Trump Signs Bill Requiring Release of Epstein Files, Targets Democrats in Statement

Brief By Newsbrief / 2:44 PM on 20 Nov 2025

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a bill mandating the Justice Department to release its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump framed the move as his own push for transparency, despite Republican attempts to block it. He also used the moment to highlight Epstein’s alleged links to Democratic figures, turning the bipartisan measure into a political swipe.