Trump approves release of Epstein files, signs bill after months of pressure

Trump's assent to the release of the Epstein files comes days after both the Senate and House of Representatives held an overwhelming vote, calling for the release of the files.

In the Senate, the bill was passed by unanimous consent, meaning without any vote. Meanwhile, in the House of Representatives, the bill was passed with a majority of 247 to 1 votes.

Rep Clay Higgins was the only person to reject the release, saying that the release of Epstein files to the public will "absolutely result in innocent people being hurt".