US President Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote in favour of releasing files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, marking a significant change from his earlier opposition. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated, "We have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax perpetrated by Radical Left Lunatics." This shift comes amid growing support within the Republican Party for the release of these documents, despite previous internal conflicts.

Trump's call for the release follows days of debate among GOP members, including tensions with Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former ally. His change in stance suggests he acknowledges that supporters of the proposal now have enough votes to pass it in the House, although its future in the Senate remains uncertain.

Lawmakers advocating for the release believe they could achieve a decisive victory this week, with many Republicans expected to defy party leadership. Representative Thomas Massie mentioned that there could be over 100 GOP votes in favour of the legislation, which aims to compel the Justice Department to disclose all documents related to Epstein, including those concerning his death in custody. However, any information identifying victims or linked to ongoing investigations may be redacted.

Trump's ties to Epstein have been a topic of scrutiny, especially after new documents surfaced, including a 2019 email from Epstein suggesting Trump was aware of his activities. Despite this, Trump has not been accused of any wrongdoing related to Epstein. His administration has accused Democrats of leaking information to undermine him politically.

As the situation unfolds, Trump has distanced himself from Greene, indicating he would support a primary challenger against her in the future. The release of the Epstein files is expected to be a pivotal moment for the Republican Party as it navigates internal divisions and public scrutiny over the scandal.