Kamala Harris accused President Trump of “gaslighting” Americans over Epstein file releases, just hours before Trump signed bipartisan legislation making the documents public and exposing the Biden administration’s complete inaction on the matter.
Story Highlights
- Harris demanded that Trump unilaterally release Epstein files during a heated podcast appearance.
- Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act hours later with overwhelming 421-1 House support.
- The Biden administration released zero Epstein-related documents during its entire four-year term.
- The Justice Department must now publish files online within 30 days in a searchable format.
Harris Demands Immediate Action on Podcast
Harris appeared on The Bulwark podcast on Wednesday, aggressively challenging Trump’s constitutional approach to releasing sensitive government documents. She criticized Trump for waiting on congressional approval, shouting “Release the files!” multiple times during the interview.
Harris argued that Trump’s respect for legislative processes contradicted his previous executive actions, claiming he had previously acted “without concern about the three co-equal branches of government.”
'RELEASE THE FILES!': Former Vice President Kamala Harris yelled for President Donald Trump to order the disclosure of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, hours before Trump signed legislation directing the Justice Department to do so.https://t.co/tGn9BiyEW8
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Trump Delivers Swift Legislative Victory
President Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act just hours after Harris’s criticism, announcing the achievement on Truth Social. Trump credited his direct request to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune for the legislation’s overwhelming bipartisan passage.
The House approved the measure 421-1 on Tuesday, following months of pressure from Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna. Trump revealed his Justice Department had already provided Congress with nearly fifty thousand pages of Epstein-related documents.
Biden Administration’s Complete Transparency Failure Exposed
Trump’s announcement highlighted the stark contrast between his administration’s proactive approach and the Biden administration’s complete inaction on Epstein transparency. The previous administration released zero Epstein files despite four years in office and widespread public demands for disclosure.
Trump emphasized this failure in his Truth Social post, noting that Biden’s team “did not turn over a SINGLE file or page related to Democrat Epstein, nor did they ever even speak about him.”
Comprehensive Document Release Requirements
The Epstein Files Transparency Act mandates comprehensive disclosure of all unclassified records and investigative materials related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
The legislation covers individuals referenced in previous Epstein legal cases, trafficking allegations, internal Justice Department communications, and investigation details surrounding Epstein’s death.
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed compliance with the new law, which requires online publication in searchable format within thirty days.
Certain materials, including victims’ names, classified information, and content threatening active investigations, may remain redacted.
