In a significant turn of events, President Trump has enacted the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the Department of Justice (DOJ) to disclose all unclassified records and documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein, the notorious convicted sex offender.

This decision represents a surprising shift for Trump, who had previously opposed the release of these files. However, in a recent post on Truth Social, he urged House Republicans to support the bill, declaring it was time to put the controversy behind us.

The House responded swiftly, with Republicans joining Democrats in an overwhelming vote of 427 to 1 in favor of the legislation on Tuesday. The lone dissenting voice was Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.). Shortly thereafter, the Senate gave its unanimous approval, forwarding the bill to the White House for finalization.

Attorney General Pam Bondi has been given a 30-day deadline to publish all relevant unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials from the DOJ, including those from the FBI and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, in a format that is both searchable and downloadable.

The scope of information to be made public remains uncertain, as the legislation allows for specific exceptions. These include the potential for withholding or redacting details that could identify Epstein’s victims or compromise their privacy. Moreover, the Justice Department can also withhold information that might jeopardize an active investigation or prosecution, ensuring any such withholding is narrowly focused and temporary.