Summary
President Donald Trump has asked House Republicans to vote in favor of releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The request marks a change in Trump's previous stance against releasing the documents. The House is expected to vote on a bill that requires the Justice Department to make these files public.
Key Facts
- President Trump urged House Republicans to release the Epstein files.
- This request signals a change from Trump's earlier opposition to the plan.
- The House might vote soon on a proposal to release the documents.
- The proposal is called the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
- The bill would require all unclassified records about Epstein to be made public.
- Supporters believe they have enough votes in the House to pass the bill.
- Republican Representative Thomas Massie supports the bill and claims many Republicans may vote for it.
- It is uncertain if the proposal will pass in the Senate.
