Washington, November 18:
The US House of Representatives is moving toward a crucial vote on whether to publicly release the classified Jeffrey Epstein files, following a sudden shift in support from President Donald Trump. The development has injected new momentum into a long-stalled push for transparency, with lawmakers from both parties demanding the disclosure of names, communications, and documents linked to Epstein’s trafficking network.
Trump’s reversal—after years of ambiguity on the issue—has intensified bipartisan pressure on House leaders to move quickly. Lawmakers say the vote could open the door to the largest public release of Epstein-related records to date, including files from the FBI, Department of Justice, and intelligence agencies.
Advocates argue that full disclosure is necessary to address public distrust and long-standing questions about Epstein’s connections to powerful figures in politics, business, and finance. Opponents warn that unredacted releases may compromise ongoing investigations or expose victims’ identities.
The vote is expected later this week. If passed, agencies would be compelled to release a broad set of documents under a transparency mandate similar to the JFK Assassination Records Act.
