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Trump Urges GOP to Release Epstein Files Amid Pressure

11/17/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged House Republicans to vote for the release of Epstein files amid party pressure.
Some Republicans indicated support for the release, signaling growing intra-party pressure.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Trump, citing Virginia Giuffre’s deposition stating she did not see him engage in wrongdoing.
As he prepares for a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, scrutiny of his business ties and Khashoggi links may complicate the week.

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged House Republicans to vote for the release of Epstein files amid party pressure.
Some Republicans indicated support for the release, signaling growing intra-party pressure.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Trump, citing Virginia Giuffre’s deposition stating she did not see him engage in wrongdoing.
As he prepares for a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, scrutiny of his business ties and Khashoggi links may complicate the week.