Kamala Harris demanded President Trump “release the files” on Jeffrey Epstein just hours before Trump signed historic legislation forcing the Justice Department to make the documents public, exposing her desperate attempt to stay politically relevant while Trump delivered on transparency.
Story Highlights
- Harris accused Trump of “gaslighting” Americans over Epstein files during podcast appearance.
- Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act hours after Harris’s demands, with a 421-1 vote in the House.
- The Justice Department has already turned over 50,000 pages under Trump’s direction.
- The Biden administration released zero Epstein files during its entire term.
Harris’s Desperate Political Theater Falls Flat
Kamala Harris launched into a shouting tirade during a podcast appearance with The Bulwark on November 19, 2025, demanding that Trump unilaterally release the Epstein files. Her theatrical outburst accused the President of “gaslighting the American people” by waiting for congressional approval.
Harris screamed, “Release the files! He is the President of the United States, the head of the executive branch.” Her desperate attempt to appear tough on corruption rang hollow given her administration’s complete inaction on the matter.
'RELEASE THE FILES!': Former Vice President Kamala Harris yelled for President Donald Trump to order the disclosure of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, hours before Trump signed legislation directing the Justice Department to do so.https://t.co/tGn9BiyEW8
— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 20, 2025
Trump Delivers Where Biden-Harris Failed
Within hours of Harris’s grandstanding, President Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law, proving once again his commitment to government transparency. Trump announced on Truth Social that he had “JUST SIGNED THE BILL TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!”
The legislation passed the House with an overwhelming 421-1 vote on November 18, following months of pressure from Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna. This decisive action contrasts sharply with the previous administration’s complete silence on Epstein-related documents.
Trump revealed that his Justice Department had already “turned over close to fifty thousand pages of documents to Congress” at his direction. He pointedly noted that “The Biden Administration did not turn over a SINGLE file or page related to Democrat Epstein, nor did they ever even speak about him.”
This stark comparison highlights the difference between Trump’s transparency and the Biden-Harris administration’s stonewalling tactics on crucial public interest matters.
Comprehensive Transparency Mandate Takes Effect
The Epstein Files Transparency Act mandates the Justice Department release all unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell within 30 days.
The legislation covers investigative materials, references to individuals in previous legal cases, trafficking allegations, internal DOJ communications, and details surrounding Epstein’s suspicious death.
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed compliance with the law, ensuring documents will be released online in a searchable format for maximum public access.
Reasonable protections remain in place to safeguard victims’ identities, prevent distribution of child exploitation materials, protect classified information, and preserve ongoing investigations.
These balanced provisions demonstrate Trump’s commitment to both transparency and responsible governance, addressing legitimate concerns while ensuring the American people finally receive answers about this high-profile case that the previous administration buried.
