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Summary:

Donald Trump has shifted his stance on the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Initially, he dismissed the issue as a “Democratic hoax” and downplayed its importance. However, as the House of Representatives moved closer to a vote on releasing the files, Trump urged Republicans to support the release, claiming he has nothing to hide. This change of heart came after significant momentum built in the House for releasing the files. The article details Trump’s past associations with Epstein, including social gatherings and a later falling out. It also notes that the White House claims Trump has consistently advocated for transparency regarding the files. Trump has also repeatedly implicated Democrats, including Bill Clinton, in the Epstein scandal.

News Article:

Trump Reverses Course, Now Urges Release of Epstein Files

WASHINGTON – In a surprising about-face, former President Donald Trump is now calling for the release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reversing his previous stance where he dismissed the issue as a “Democratic hoax.”

Trump’s shift in position comes as the House of Representatives is poised to vote on a bill to make the files public. On November 16th, he publicly urged House Republicans to vote in favor of the release.

“House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide,” Trump stated in a social media post.

Previously, Trump and members of his administration had sought to downplay and undermine efforts to release the files. In July, he referred to the case as “pretty boring stuff” and repeatedly characterized it as a “Democrat hoax.”

The move comes after lawmakers cleared a significant hurdle on November 12, netting 218 signatures on a petition to force a vote on a bill to release the files within 30 days.

Trump’s past connections to Epstein have been under scrutiny, as the two moved in the same social circles in the 1990s and were photographed together at social events.

The White House claims that Trump has consistently advocated for transparency regarding the Epstein files, citing his past statements and actions.

The release of these files could potentially expose individuals connected to Epstein and shed further light on his criminal activities.

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