Trump signs bill to release Epstein files


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  • Thursday, 20 Nov 2025

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during the announcement of a law enforcement action during a press conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump signed legislation on Wednesday ordering the Justice Department to release documents from its long-running investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — files eagerly sought by both his political opponents and members of his own base who have pressed for greater transparency in the case.

The material could shed more light on the activities of Epstein, who socialized with Trump and other notable figures before his 2008 conviction on charges of soliciting a minor for prostitution.

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