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Fighting it for months, Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files

Fighting it for months, Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files

Summary

President Donald Trump signed a law on Wednesday that requires the release of files about Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Initially, he did not plan to release these files, but pressure from his own party led to this decision.

Key Facts

  • President Donald Trump signed a bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files.
  • The law compels the administration to make these files public.
  • Trump initially did not want to release the files.
  • Political pressure from his party influenced the decision.
  • Trump could have released many of the files earlier without the new law.
  • Trump mentioned on social media that Democrats were using this issue to divert attention.

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