Today, Explained Trump's Epstein flip
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Nov 18, 2025 
Join Kadia Goba, a Congress reporter for The Washington Post, and Jacob Shamsian from Business Insider as they delve into the political ramifications of Trump’s push to release the Epstein files. Goba discusses the surprising bipartisan support in Congress and reveals tensions within the GOP. Shamsian explores intriguing emails from Epstein's estate, including mysterious references to Trump and the implications of a 'Bubba' email. Together, they predict the ongoing fallout and scrutiny from the newly released documents, highlighting the complexities of this evolving story.
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Bipartisan Pressure Forced The Vote
- A rare bipartisan push forced a House discharge petition to compel DOJ to release Epstein-related files.
- Three Republican women joined Democrats, revealing cross-party pressure from survivors and constituents.
Survivors And Lawmakers Pressed Publicly
- Reporters watched survivors and lawmakers, including Marjorie Taylor Greene, hold a press conference outside the Capitol.
- The three GOP women publicly framed their support as representing abused women and girls nationwide.
Trump Shifted To Stay Ahead Of His Base
- The vote exposed tensions between Trump and some MAGA members who acted independently.
- Trump publicly shifted to endorse release after GOP pressure signaled the vote was inevitable.