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Trump Claims Victory on Epstein Files Legislation Amid Controversy

11/20/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed credit on November 20, 2025, for signing a bill to release Jeffrey Epstein files.
The announcement followed months of efforts to block the legislation.
The bill permits withholding information that could affect ongoing federal investigations, with Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi discretion over redactions.
Pam Bondi indicated plans to investigate Democrats linked to Epstein.
Trump dismissed concerns as a Democratic “hoax.”

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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed credit on November 20, 2025, for signing a bill to release Jeffrey Epstein files.
The announcement followed months of efforts to block the legislation.
The bill permits withholding information that could affect ongoing federal investigations, with Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi discretion over redactions.
Pam Bondi indicated plans to investigate Democrats linked to Epstein.
Trump dismissed concerns as a Democratic “hoax.”