Ever since U.S. President Donald Trump dramatically reversed course on Sunday and called on Republicans to vote in favour of releasing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, it highlighted just how hard he has tried and failed to make the story go away.

In recent months, Trump has called the entire story a “hoax” manufactured by Democrats.

But from the moment Epstein killed himself in a jail cell in 2019, Trump’s position has shifted significantly, as have those of his key law enforcers.

Here’s a look at what they have said as the drama unfolded.

Analysis Trump tries to turn the tables on the Epstein story

In reversal, Trump urges Republicans to vote to release Epstein files

Trump was commenting soon after Epstein died

Epstein was charged with sex trafficking of minors in July 2019

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