The prospect of an embarrassing defeat convinced Trump to reverse course on Epstein files

US President Donald Trump says he backs the release of more files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He was previously opposed to doing so.

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The story so far

5 developments
  1. Nov 13, 2025What's next in Congress on the push to release the Epstein files
  2. Nov 14, 2025Trump, Congress and the Epstein files: What happens next?
  3. Nov 16, 2025Many House Republicans will back a bill to release Epstein files, leaders of the effort say
  4. Nov 17, 2025In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
  5. Nov 18, 2025The prospect of an embarrassing defeat convinced Trump to reverse course on Epstein files

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Last development · Nov 18, 2025 — The prospect of an embarrassing defeat convinced Trump to reverse course on Epstein files

The bigger story

How each side is putting it

Left

16 viewpoints
Talking Points MemoLeft· 315d ago

Trump Gives Himself an Enormous Out on the Epstein Files

Slate MagazineLeft· 315d ago

Have the Epstein Files Broken MAGA?

PolitiFactLean Left· 315d ago

How Donald Trump shifted on releasing the Epstein files

NPRLean Left· 315d ago· ran in 2 outlets

The Epstein files are just the latest fracture hitting Trump's MAGA coalition

LamagLean Left· 315d ago

Trump Reverses Course and Pushes for Epstein File Release

Center

23 viewpoints
The Conversation USCenter· 315d ago

Why MAGA is obsessed with Epstein − and why the files are unlikely to dent loyalty to Trump

Delaware Public MediaCenter· 315d ago· ran in 2 outlets

The Epstein files are just the latest fracture hitting Trump's MAGA coalition

Ran by 7 outlets· NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, NBC4 Washington, +5 more
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 316d ago

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files to move on from 'hoax'

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 316d ago

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files to move on from 'hoax'

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 316d ago

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files to move on from 'hoax'

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 316d ago

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files to move on from 'hoax'

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 316d ago

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files to move on from 'hoax'

NBC New YorkLean Left· 316d ago

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files to move on from 'hoax'

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 316d ago

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files to move on from 'hoax'

Ran by 10 outlets· NBC10 Philadelphia, NBC New York, +8 more
NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 316d ago

Many House Republicans will back a bill to release Epstein files, leaders of the effort say

NBC New YorkLean Left· 316d ago

Many House Republicans will back a bill to release Epstein files, leaders of the effort say

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 316d ago

Many House Republicans will back a bill to release Epstein files, leaders of the effort say

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 317d ago

Many House Republicans will back a bill to release Epstein files, leaders of the effort say

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 317d ago

Many House Republicans will back a bill to release Epstein files, leaders of the effort say

KOB 4Center· 317d ago

Many House Republicans will back a bill to release Epstein files, leaders of the effort say

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 317d ago

Many House Republicans will back a bill to release Epstein files, leaders of the effort say

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 317d ago

Many House Republicans will back a bill to release Epstein files, leaders of the effort say

WDIO DuluthCenter· 317d ago

Many House Republicans will back a bill to release Epstein files, leaders of the effort say

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 317d ago

Many House Republicans will back a bill to release Epstein files, leaders of the effort say

Ran by 11 outlets· WTOP Washington DC, KOB 4, +9 more
WTOP Washington DCCenter· 316d ago

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

KOB 4Center· 316d ago

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· 316d ago

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 316d ago

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

The ColumbianCenter· 316d ago

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 316d ago

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 316d ago

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 316d ago

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 316d ago

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

The OregonianCenter· 316d ago

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· 316d ago

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

WHEC RochesterCenter· 316d ago

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

Right

16 viewpoints
ReasonLean Right· 315d ago

How the Epstein files turned MAGA against Trump

AL.comLean Right· 316d ago

Will Epstein files be released? As Trump changes stance, House prepares to vote

New Hampshire Union LeaderLean Right· 316d ago

Trump reverses course, urges House Republicans to vote to release Epstein files

New York PostLean Right· 316d ago

House Republicans set to vote nearly unanimously for release of Epstein files

AL.comLean Right· 316d ago· ran in 10 outlets

In reversal, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files

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14 articles
DeadlineLean Left· 316d ago

Donald Trump’s Reversal On Epstein Files Does Not Mean Release Is Inevitable

The GuardianLean Left· 316d ago

Trump’s reversal with call to release Epstein files reveals inability to control Maga allies

The GuardianLean Left· 316d ago

Trump urges Republicans to vote for release of Epstein files in surprise U-turn

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 316d ago

Trump calls on Republicans to vote to release Epstein files – DW

The GuardianLean Left· 316d ago

First Thing: Trump tells Republicans to vote to release Epstein files, in reversal of previous stance

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