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Trump Backs Epstein Files Release Amid Growing Controversy

9/1/2025

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President Trump endorses the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, calling them a "Democrat hoax" and alleging they contain unverified hearsay.
Trump's past association with Epstein is questioned, highlighted by flight logs of multiple trips on Epstein's jet.
Bipartisan Congressional pressure grows, with Reps. Khanna and Massie advocating for the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
A press conference with Epstein victims is set for September 3 to demand file release.
The DOJ has released over 30,000 pages, but most are not new, prompting accusations of stonewalling.

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Story summary

President Trump endorses the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, calling them a "Democrat hoax" and alleging they contain unverified hearsay.
Trump's past association with Epstein is questioned, highlighted by flight logs of multiple trips on Epstein's jet.
Bipartisan Congressional pressure grows, with Reps. Khanna and Massie advocating for the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
A press conference with Epstein victims is set for September 3 to demand file release.
The DOJ has released over 30,000 pages, but most are not new, prompting accusations of stonewalling.