In a significant development, former US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday night via Truth Social that he had signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act. This legislation mandates the Department of Justice (DOJ) to disclose all unclassified records, documents, and investigative materials related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and his associates, including Ghislaine Maxwell. The bill, which had been stalled for months, gained momentum after bipartisan efforts led by Democratic Representative Ro Khanna and Republican Representative Thomas Massie secured the necessary signatures for a discharge petition. The House and Senate swiftly approved the bill earlier this week, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing Epstein saga. Epstein, who had ties to numerous high-profile figures, died in prison in 2019 under controversial circumstances. Trump’s decision to sign the bill follows his 2024 campaign promise to release Epstein-related documents, despite earlier DOJ assertions that no incriminating client list or evidence of foul play existed. The move has sparked political tensions, with Democrats accusing Trump of attempting to deflect attention from his own connections to Epstein, while Republicans have countered by releasing a larger volume of Epstein-related files implicating prominent Democrats. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer criticized Trump, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability for all individuals involved in Epstein’s crimes. The release of these files is expected to shed light on one of the most scandalous chapters in recent US history.