Trump’s reversal with call to release Epstein files reveals inability to control Maga allies

President’s attempt to save face politically comes after pressuring Republicans to back off calls to release files

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Donald Trump’s call for Republicans to back the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, an abrupt reversal, is a rare instance of the president being unable to tame his Maga base and being instead forced to accede to it.

Many Republicans are expected to support a vote in the US House this week to force the justice department to release the files. Once the measure passes, it would still need approval in the US Senate, where 13 Republican senators would need to join with all 47 Democrats to approve it.

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Source: www.theguardian.com

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