BOMBSHELL: Trump Makes Stunning U-Turn on Epstein Files, Cites Desire to ‘Move On’ from Scandal
- President Trump reverses course on Epstein bill, saying he’ll sign it into law if Congress passes it
- Reversal comes as Trump struggles to find footing on Americans’ concerns about affordability and economy
- Move is seen as rare defeat for Trump in Republican-controlled Congress, where party members have been reluctant to curtail his authority
In a shocking about-face, President Donald Trump has announced that he will sign a bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files if Congress passes it, a stunning reversal from his earlier opposition. The move comes as Trump struggles to address Americans’ concerns about affordability and the economy, and marks a rare defeat for the president in the Republican-controlled Congress.
Trump’s U-turn on the Epstein bill is seen as a concession to renegade Republicans who have been pushing for the release of the files, which are believed to contain damning information about the late convicted sex offender’s connections to wealthy and powerful people. The president’s decision is a stark shift from his earlier opposition to the bill, which he had described as a continuation of investigations that have shadowed him for years.
‘It’s time to move on’ from the Epstein scandal, Trump said on Sunday, in a statement that was seen as a rare acknowledgement of defeat. The president’s reversal is likely to be seen as a sign of his weakened position in Washington, where he has faced growing opposition from his own party in recent months.
The Epstein files have been a source of fascination and outrage for many Americans, who see them as a key to uncovering the truth about the late sex offender’s connections to the wealthy and powerful. The release of the files is likely to be a major embarrassment for Trump, who has been accused of trying to cover up the scandal.
The president’s U-turn on the Epstein bill comes as he faces growing pressure on the economy, where Americans are increasingly dissatisfied with his handling of affordability and inflation. Trump’s aggressive approach to the economy has been criticized by many economists, who warn that his policies are likely to lead to higher prices and lower growth.
In a bid to address these concerns, Trump has proposed a $2,000 dividend for all Americans, funded by tariff revenue. However, the move has been criticized by many Democrats, who see it as a thinly veiled attempt to buy off voters ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
The president’s decision to sign the Epstein bill into law is likely to be seen as a major concession to his opponents, and a sign that he is increasingly vulnerable to pressure from Congress. As Trump faces growing opposition from his own party, it remains to be seen whether he will be able to recover from this latest setback.