Trump's Epstein Files Reversal: A Political U-Turn in the House

The U.S. House, now controlled by Republicans, is set to vote on releasing investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein. President Trump, reversing his stance, has dropped his opposition. The move follows a petition and aims to address allegations of Trump's connections to Epstein, emphasizing transparency and victim protection.

The Republican-led U.S. House is poised to vote on the release of files related to the late Jeffrey Epstein's investigation, a move expected to pass following President Trump's withdrawal of opposition. This decision represents a rare deviation from Trump's agenda, as House Republicans rally to public transparency.

Initially resisting the release, Trump and his team argued against further disclosure of the Justice Department's files. However, the president's change of heart was prompted by political pressure, including a petition forcing the vote, and his desire to shift focus to voter-centric issues, according to a White House official.

While Speaker Mike Johnson assures this will quell allegations of Trump's ties to Epstein, the resolution includes measures to protect victims' identities. The vote highlights a broader debate about openness in response to sensitive allegations involving powerful figures.

(With inputs from agencies.)