US Representatives hold press conference with survivors of Epstein's abuses

US Representatives hold press conference with survivors of Epstein's abuses

• Nov 18, 2025, 4:27 PM

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Donald Trump dropped his long-standing opposition on Epstein files: after After months of trying to block the release of the documents relating to financier and late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling the whole thing a "Democratic hoax", he now says he’ll sign a Congressional bill forcing disclosure. For a president who has faced almost no resistance from his own party, this rare reversal raises questions, including whether political gravity may be finally catching up. France24 International Affairs commentator Douglas Herbert shares his insights.

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