Trump says he would sign law to release Epstein documents

President Trump said Monday he would sign a bill to release documents from the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein if Congress sends it to his desk.Why it matters: Trump recently reversed himself and encouraged Republicans to vote to release the documents after repeatedly dismissing the scandal as a "hoax."What he's saying: "Sure I would. Let the Senate look at it. Let anyone look at it, but don't talk about it too much," Trump said Monday in the Oval Office in response to a question from a reporter.Trump went on to call Epstein "a Democrat problem. The Democrats were Epstein's friends, all of them. And it's a hoax. The whole thing is a hoax."Trump said he does not want the Epstein situation to detract from "the greatness of what the Republican Party has accomplished."Yes, but: Trump could order the files released any time he wants without waiting for Congress.Catch up quick: The Epstein files briefly divided the MAGA faithful over the summer, with vocal contingents in Trump's base demanding the files be released.Even some congressional Republicans said they would vote yes to release the documents despite early opposition from Trump.Trump last week ordered the Justice Department to investigate any potential ties between Epstein and former President Bill Clinton and other prominent Democratic backers.

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