U.S. House of Representatives Mandates Release of Epstein Files
The US House of Representatives approved legislation mandating the department of Justice to disclose all outstanding records concerning the case of Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy investor convicted for human trafficking and sexual abuse, according to webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Russia Al-Youm.
The bill passed with 427 votes in favor and only one against. it now moves to the Senate for consideration.
President Donald Trump previously stated that he would sign the measure if it reached his desk.
The inquiry into connections between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein has become a major vulnerability for Trump in american politics. Epstein, who died under suspicious circumstances in 2019, maintained ties with numerous global political and economic elites prior to his death.
Trump’s name has drawn intensified media scrutiny compared to others involved. Long-standing associations, attendance at private parties, and rumors about correspondence and shared documents have reignited public interest in this case over recent months.The release of a controversial letter purportedly from Trump to Epstein-containing unsettled promises regarding disclosure-has further fueled public suspicion toward the former president.
This issue gained critically important prominence during a public dispute between billionaire Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, and Trump following his departure from office, raising widespread questions across international media outlets.
Although Epstein’s case largely faded from headlines after his suspicious death six years ago, it resurfaced prominently this year after the Wall Street Journal revealed a birthday letter attributed to Trump that contained sexually suggestive content addressed to Epstein. This disclosure provoked an intense response from Trump himself, sparking additional speculation about motives behind this sudden revival of interest.
A key factor driving renewed attention is its use as an instrument for shaping public opinion and undermining Trump amid critical power struggles within US politics.Trump’s controversial persona remains highly vulnerable to media attacks leveraging such cases as focal points for criticism.
