In a surprising shift, former US President Donald Trump has called on House Republicans to vote for the release of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This move marks a reversal from his previous stance, as Trump had initially resisted such actions. The announcement came via a post on his Truth Social platform, where he emphasized the need for transparency, stating, ‘House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide.’ Trump framed the issue as a Democratic ‘hoax’ aimed at undermining Republican successes, including their recent victory in averting a government shutdown.