Summary
President Donald Trump initially criticized a push to release the Epstein files but later said these files should be made public. Suburban, college-educated women strongly support the release, seeing it as a transparency issue. The debate over the files has caused division among Republicans, while Democrats emphasize accountability.
Key Facts
- President Trump changed his stance and supported releasing the Epstein files.
- The files reportedly do not contain a "client list," according to earlier DOJ statements.
- A large percentage of college-educated, suburban women want the files released.
- Public opinion polls show high support for releasing the files across different groups.
- Speaker of the House Mike Johnson also supports the release, saying "there’s nothing to hide."
- Some Republicans are concerned about the political impact of not releasing the files.
- The files' release has become a significant issue in U.S. politics, with broad public support.
