Epstein files to be released after months of delays from Trump officials

"Speculation surrounding the affairs of Jeffrey Epstein is expected to reach a defining moment of revelation on Friday with the much-anticipated publication of files relating to the disgraced late financier and sex trafficker. After months of delay and stalling, the Trump administration is legally obliged to publish a massive archive of documents that could shine fresh light on Epstein's misdeeds and his connections with key public figures, including Donald Trump himself."

"Under the terms of the Epstein Files Transparency Act passed by Congress in November following months of resistance from the White House Pam Bondi, the attorney general, must release by midnight on Friday all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials linked to Epstein, his jailed associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, and individuals named in connection with his criminal activities. The files are required to be released in searchable and downloadable formats."

"The publication will come after months of clamoring for the release of the files from Trump's make America great again (Maga) base, which has shown signs of fracturing over the issue. Trump who was a close friend of Epstein before a break-up that he has given varying explanations for promised to order the release of the files during last year's presidential race but backtracked after returning to office."

A massive archive of unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials linked to Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and named individuals must be released by midnight Friday under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The files must be published in searchable and downloadable formats. The Trump administration delayed publication but is legally obliged to disclose the materials after congressional passage of the law. The release could illuminate Epstein's misdeeds and connections with public figures, including Donald Trump. Pressure increased after Pam Bondi declined to make the files public last summer, prompting backlash and political maneuvering to block disclosure.

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