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The US leader announced on Wednesday evening that he had signed the bill overwhelmingly passed by American lawmakers that directs the federal justice agency to release more records related to the convicted sex offender, the deceased child sexual abuser.

This decision comes after an extended period of resistance from the president and his supporters in the legislature that divided his Maga base and caused divisions with some of his longtime supporters.

The president had resisted releasing the Epstein files, labeling the situation a "fabrication" and criticizing those who wanted to make the records accessible, even though vowing their publication on the election circuit.

Nevertheless he reversed course in recent days after it was evident the House would pass the bill. Donald Trump said: "We have nothing to hide".

The specifics remain uncertain what the department will make public in response to the bill – the measure details a host of various records that need to be disclosed, but includes exemptions for some materials.

The President Signs Measure to Compel Disclosure of Additional the financier Records

The bill mandates the attorney general to make non-classified Epstein-related files open for review "in an easily accessible digital format", covering every inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein, his associate his accomplice, flight logs and travel records, persons cited or listed in relation to his offenses, organizations that were tied to his exploitation or money operations, immunity deals and other plea agreements, internal communications about charging decisions, records of his confinement and demise, and information about potential document destruction.

The justice department will have 30 days to submit the files. The legislation includes some exceptions, such as removals of confidential victim data or personal files, any depictions of child sexual abuse, disclosures that would endanger current examinations or court proceedings and representations of death or exploitation.

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