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New Delhi: Facing mounting pressure for months, US President Donald Trump has given his nod for the release of the files from the Justice Department investigation into the late sexual abuser. He signed the bill forcing the release of the Epstein files.
Speaking at a press conference, Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed that the Justice Department will release its Epstein-related material within 30 days, as required by legislation passed by the Republican-controlled House of Representatives and the Senate on Tuesday. "We will continue to follow the law and encourage maximum transparency," Bondi said.
“Jeffrey Epstein, who was charged by the Trump Justice Department in 2019 (Not the Democrats!), was a lifelong Democrat, donated Thousands of Dollars to Democrat Politicians, and was deeply associated with many well-known Democrat figures, such as Bill Clinton (who traveled on his plane 26 times), Larry Summers (who just resigned from many Boards, including Harvard), Sleazebag Political Activist Reid Hoffman, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (who asked Epstein to donate to his Campaign AFTER Epstein was charged), Democrat Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett, and many more. Perhaps the truth about these Democrats, and their associations with Jeffrey Epstein, will soon be revealed, because I HAVE JUST SIGNED THE BILL TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Wednesday night.
Release of Epstein files may uncover many hidden secrets
Once fully released, the documents could throw light on the activities of Epstein, who was close to Trump (even though he denies) and other prominent personalities before his conviction in 2008 on the charges of soliciting a minor for prostitution.
Trump had been facing immense pressure for months for the release of the Epstein files. Even as the US President publicly insisted his administration had nothing to hide, many of his voters believe that it has covered up Epstein's ties to noted figures and also hid details about his death, which was ruled a suicide. Epstein was found dead in a Manhattan jail in 2019 as he faced federal sex trafficking charges.
Who was Jeffrey Epstein?
Jeffrey Epstein was a well-connected American financier and was accused of sex trafficking underage girls. He was first charged with sex offenses in 2006. He died in 2019 in a New York prison cell. Years after his death, several conspiracy theories surfaced surrounding his alleged suicide that caused political headwinds for Trump. Trump's Republican base of supporters called for making documents related to Epstein public, alleging that the authorities were trying to hide details about Epstein's links with the wealthy and powerful elites.
Trump's connection with Epstein
While seeking second term during the presidential race, Trump had said he would “probably” release the “Epstein files.” However, since taking office, the US President had fought against releasing the documents calling the issue a “hoax”.
Trump and Epstein were believed to be close for 15 years before parting ways in 2006 when the financier's legal troubles became public. The two were also seen multiple times in social situations in the 1990s and early 2000s.
“I’ve known Jeff for 15 years. Terrific guy,” Trump was quoted as saying by New York magazine in 2002. “He’s a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.” In 2019, Trump told reporters that he and Epstein had a "falling out".
