How Donald Trump lost control of the Epstein files - ABC News Daily
Update: 2025-11-19
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The remaining Epstein files are finally set to be released after a vote in US Congress and a shift in the US President’s position.
Despite dismissing calls to release files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for months, Donald Trump reversed course when it became clear a bill to compel the release would pass in the US House of Representatives.
Today, David A Graham, staff writer at The Atlantic, on how Trump was backed into a corner and what it says about his leadership and support among his MAGA base.
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David A Graham, staff writer at The Atlantic
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