Unanimous Senate sends Epstein files bill to Trump's desk
By jacobthomas // 2025-11-19
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  • Congress passed a bill mandating the release of the Epstein files, sending the "Epstein Files Transparency Act" to President Trump's desk with overwhelming, bipartisan support.
  • The legislative process was unusually rapid, driven by a rare cross-party alliance in the House and a swift, unanimous maneuver in the Senate to bypass typical procedures.
  • The bill compels the Department of Justice to declassify and release all records related to Jeffrey Epstein and his associates, which are believed to contain evidence that could implicate high-ranking officials.
  • Trump's public reversal was a key trigger; after initial resistance from his administration, he posted on Truth Social, urging Republicans to vote for the release of the files.
  • The decision now rests with Trump, who faces immense political pressure to sign the bill, a move that would unlock documents with the potential for a significant political reckoning.
In a stunning display of bipartisan unity, the U.S. Congress has thrust the long-secreted Jeffrey Epstein files into the spotlight, delivering legislation to President Donald Trump's desk that mandates their full public release. The move sets the stage for a dramatic political reckoning, forcing the president to act on an issue he has both championed and, until recently, resisted. According to BrightU.AI's Enoch, the Epstein files are a collection of documents, including flight logs and contact lists, related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. A whistleblower has alleged that thousands of files containing evidence and recordings are being hidden, which could implicate high-ranking officials and represent a serious obstruction of justice. The files are considered by some to be proof of how powerful individuals were potentially compromised. The legislative whirlwind culminated Tuesday evening, Nov. 18, when the Senate voted unanimously to approve the Epstein Files Transparency Act. This followed an equally decisive 427–1 vote in the House of Representatives earlier the same day. The bill compels the Department of Justice to declassify and release all records related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. The breakthrough was engineered by a rare cross-party alliance. In the House, Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) co-sponsored a discharge petition that forced the measure to a vote, breaking a months-long impasse. They were joined by Republican firebrands Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO), who helped overcome earlier opposition from the White House amid a record federal shutdown.

The victims want it to push forward

The Senate maneuver, orchestrated by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, bypassed the typical lengthy legislative process. "Once the House passes the bill to release the Epstein files today, I will move for the Senate to immediately take it up and pass it, period," Schumer declared on the floor. No senator objected, allowing the bill to be sent to the president in a single day. The legislation's rapid advance was triggered by a dramatic reversal from Trump. After initial resistance from his administration, the president posted on Truth Social Sunday night, stating, "House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide and it’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax perpetrated by Radical Left Lunatics in order to deflect from the Great Success of the Republican Party." This public shift contradicted earlier White House concerns. An official told the Daily Caller that Trump's hesitation stemmed from a belief that Democrats were attempting to "weaponize" the Epstein issue for political gain. "He believed the Democrats were using the House vote as a weapon against him to distract from the many wins the Administration has had," the official said, while also asserting that Trump "has been urging transparency long before the Democrats even cared about this issue." For the victims and transparency advocates who have demanded this action for years, the congressional action was a monumental victory. Mace emphasized the human element behind the political drama, telling the Daily Caller News Foundation, "The victims are here. They want it to push forward. They're satisfied with the petition in the way that it's written. I don't want to see any delays in the Senate." With the bill now on his desk, Trump faces a decision that carries immense political weight. Signing the act into law would unlock a trove of documents potentially implicating powerful figures from political, financial and social circles. The unanimous pressure from Congress has left him with little room to maneuver, turning a politically sensitive issue into one of the most bipartisan acts of the 118th Congress. The nation now waits to see if Trump will follow through on his public call for transparency and allow the public to finally see the full, unredacted truth. Watch this video about the release of the Epstein files. This video is from The Prisoner channel on Brighteon.com. Sources include: YourNews.com DailyCaller.com BrightU.ai Brighteon.com
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