Trump signs bill ordering full release of Epstein files, but insists whole thing is a Democrat hoax

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Nov 19) announced on social media that he has signed a bill requiring the release of Epstein files. "I HAVE JUST SIGNED THE BILL TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!," he said, adding that “Perhaps the truth about these Democrats, and their associations with Jeffrey Epstein” will be “revealed” soon. In a Truth Social post, Trump, who had recently faced massive pressure from his own MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement, once again sought to accuse Democrats of trying to use the much-awaited files about the disgraced financier's murky affairs. He reiterated his claim that the demand for Epstein files release was “to try and distract from our AMAZING Victories” before proceeding to list a spate of apparent achievements, including making the USA the “HOTTEST country anywhere in the World”.

Who delayed the release of Epstein files, Trump or Democrats?

Trump, a former friend of the late sex offender, in his Truth Social post sought to portray himself as better than his Democratic predecessor, ex-president Joe Biden, saying "The Biden Administration did not turn over a SINGLE file or page related to Democrat Epstein, nor did they ever even speak about him".

Trump, who for months had been opposed to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, once again called the documents a “Democratic hoax”, insisting that it “will backfire” just like “IMPEACHMENT HOAX #1, IMPEACHMENT HOAX #2, and many other Democrat created Witch Hunts and Scams” did.

What extent of the Epstein files will truly be made public?

Insiders warn that the Trump administration may use redactions or procedural delays to hide sensitive, explosive information. Top Democrat Chuck Schumer warned in a speech on the Senate floor earlier insisted, "once the president signs the bill, he must apply and execute it faithfully. There must be no funny business from Donald Trump," top Democrat Chuck Schumer warned in a speech on the Senate floor. He added that Trump, who was once Epstein's friend, "must not use the excuse of frivolous investigations to release some Epstein documents, while intentionally hiding others that deserve to be seen by the American public."