Donald Trump defended his support for the Epstein files release bill, stressing that Republicans “have nothing to do with Epstein” and insisting the controversy should not distract from what he calls major GOP achievements. His comments come as Congress moves closer to forcing the disclosure of thousands of pages of Epstein-related documents through a bipartisan transparency bill that would require the Justice Department to publish all unclassified records. Recent momentum in the House, driven by a successful discharge petition, has brought the legislation to a floor vote, while survivors and advocates continue to push for full disclosure. Against this backdrop, Trump framed the Epstein issue as a “Democrat problem,” even as pressure builds in Washington for sweeping transparency.
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