The expected date for the Epstein files to be made public is approaching, as President Donald Trump signed a bill approving their release after significant political pressure.
As previously reported, both the US House of Representatives and the Senate have voted to release long-sealed files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The release of these documents, which have remained largely sealed, represents the most significant step toward shedding light on the Epstein case since his death in 2019 and is set to expose the extent of his connections to high-profile politicians, business leaders, and other influential figures.
Epstein files are set to be released. Credit: Patrick McMullan / Getty
The Epstein Files: What Will Be Released and When?
The Epstein files are a vast collection of documents, including flight logs, emails, estate records, and internal communications from investigations into Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
For years, survivors and advocates have argued that full disclosure of these files could expose who may have been aware of, or complicit in, Epstein and Maxwell's criminal activities.
With the new law in place, the information would likely be made into a "searchable and downloadable" format within 30 days, then released to the public, Metro reported.
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Trump and Epstein have been photographed together multiple times. Credit: Davidoff Studios/Getty Images.
The Controversial Clause
A key provision in the bill has raised eyebrows: it prevents the Department of Justice from redacting information solely for reasons of “embarrassment, reputational harm, or political sensitivity, including to any government official, public figure, or foreign dignitary.”
This clause has already sparked speculation that the files could include damaging revelations for some of Epstein’s prominent acquaintances, including Trump.
Trump's Past Connection to Epstein
The connection between Epstein and Donald Trump has long been scrutinized.
The two were acquaintances in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with Trump even describing Epstein as a “terrific guy” in a 2002 interview.
The two men were known to socialize together, but their relationship soured before Epstein’s conviction on sex trafficking charges.
The 79-year-old has consistently denied any involvement in Epstein's criminal activities, claiming that he severed ties with him long before.
However, a recent batch of documents has reignited discussions about their past relationship. Some emails refer to Trump, including one in which Epstein allegedly claimed that Trump “knew about the girls,” a claim the President has denied.
Trump’s name also appears in Epstein’s infamous "black book" of contacts, and flight logs from Epstein’s private jet show Trump flying on his plane multiple times.
Despite this, the president has insisted that he did not know about Epstein’s illegal activities.
Jeffrey Epstein's connection to Donald Trump resurfaced following the release of an email Epstein sent in 2019. Credit: Davidoff Studios Photography / Getty
The push to release the Epstein files gained momentum after the House Oversight Committee released thousands of pages detailing Epstein's connections to former President Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, and tech CEOs like Peter Thiel.
A discharge petition led to a House vote, passing the bill with bipartisan support.
Despite initially opposing the release, labeling it a “Democrat hoax," the president reversed his stance under political pressure, claiming he had “nothing to hide.”
The release is expected to have significant political ramifications, especially for Epstein’s survivors, who have long fought for transparency.
While concerns remain about redactions, the files could reveal more about Epstein's powerful network and the high-profile individuals linked to him.