Archive · 20 Nov 2025
House Overwhelmingly Votes to Release Epstein Files; Trump Changes Stance
The U.S. House of Representatives voted almost unanimously to make the Justice Department release all unclassified records on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died in prison in 2019.
President Trump, who initially opposed the bill, changed his mind and said he would sign it if it passes the Senate.
Survivors of Epstein's abuse joined lawmakers to urge their support.
During a press conference, Trump criticized an ABC News reporter and suggested revoking the network's license after she asked about Epstein and Jamal Khashoggi.
He also defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman despite US intelligence findings on the prince's role in Khashoggi's murder.
House votes 427-1 to force DOJ to release Epstein files
Trump reverses opposition, says he will sign bill if passed by Senate
Survivors of Epstein's abuse urge lawmakers to prioritize their voices
Trump criticizes ABC News reporter, suggests revoking network's license
Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince despite US intelligence on Khashoggi murder
- Who
- House of Representatives, President Donald Trump, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, ABC News reporter Mary Bruce, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
- What
- Voted to force DOJ to release Epstein files, changed stance on bill, criticized reporter and suggested revoking license, defended Saudi prince
- When
- Tuesday, November 18, 2025
- Where
- U.S. Capitol, The Oval Office of the White House
- Why
- To release information on Epstein's crimes and connections, to address political pressure, to respond to questions from reporters
Survivors of Epstein's Abuse and Supporters of Transparency
Trump and Some Republicans Initially Opposed to Releasing Files
Release of Epstein Files
Survivors of Epstein's Abuse and Supporters of Transparency
Files should be released to reveal full scope of Epstein's crimes and connections
Trump and Some Republicans Initially Opposed to Releasing Files
Initially opposed the bill, argued it could have unintended consequences
- Vote Result
- 427-1 in favor of releasing Epstein files
- Trump's Initial Stance
- Initially opposed the bill, called it a 'Democratic hoax'
- Trump's Changed Stance
- Said he would sign the bill if it passes the Senate
- Epstein's Conviction
- Pleaded guilty to a Florida state felony prostitution charge in 2008, died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges
- US Intelligence on Khashoggi
- Found Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the operation to kill journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Sources
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