US President Donald Trump announced on late Wednesday evening that he had signed the legislation mandating the release of the infamous Epstein Files. The US Department of Justice must publish all information from its investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein 'in a searchable and downloadable format' within 30 days, according to a bill that Congress previously passed.

Trump had previously opposed making the papers public, but this week he quickly reversed his position in response to criticism from Epstein's victims and members of his own Republican party. By Tuesday, both chambers of the US Congress had overwhelmingly approved the law.

The legislation was approved by the House by a vote of 427-1, but as soon as it arrived, the Senate unanimously approved it. The controversy followed

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