Summary
Congress voted to release files about Jeffrey Epstein, and the decision now goes to President Trump for approval. This move has caused disagreements within the Republican Party but highlights the influence of President Trump's supporters. President Trump initially did not support releasing the documents, but he changed his position as more Republican representatives encouraged the release.
Key Facts
- Congress voted 427-1 in favor of releasing the Epstein files.
- The bill requires President Trump's signature to become law.
- President Trump initially found the case uninteresting but later supported releasing the files after pressure from Republicans.
- The situation caused splits within the Republican Party.
- Many Republicans and the public supported transparency regarding the Epstein case.
- Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene was a vocal critic, calling the issue divisive within Trump's base.
- A poll showed that 67% of Republican voters supported the release of all Epstein files with names redacted.
