Summary
President Donald Trump has expressed support for releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. The House of Representatives is preparing to vote on whether to release these files after reaching a needed petition threshold. Figures from the MAGA movement have shown their support for Trump's stance.
Key Facts
- President Trump posted on social media encouraging the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Epstein died by suicide in jail in 2019 while facing sex trafficking charges.
- The House of Representatives will vote on the public release of government records related to Epstein.
- A petition to force the vote on Epstein files passed the required 218 signatures.
- Some Republicans are expected to support Democrats in releasing the files.
- Files connected to Epstein have previously mentioned President Trump.
- Trump changed his stance from calling the Epstein files a "Democratic hoax" to supporting their release.
- MAGA supporters and public figures have echoed Trump’s call for transparency regarding the Epstein files.
