US Senate gives the green light: Epstein files should now be published!

US Senate gives the green light: Epstein files should now be published!

On November 19, 2025, the US Senate plans to publish the investigative files on the Jeffrey Epstein case. Democratic minority leader Chuck Schumer requested “unanimous consent” to pass the law. The House of Representatives previously passed the bill by a vote of 427-1. It is now waiting to be signed by US President Donald Trump, who was initially against publication but has since changed his mind. There is pressure on Trump from the general public, especially ahead of the 2026 congressional elections.

The Epstein case is particularly important. Epstein, a convicted sex offender, had abused underage girls and young women for years. His mysterious cause of death, officially ruled a suicide in his prison cell in 2019, also raises questions and fuels conspiracy theories. Schumer has emphasized the need to inform the public about the contents of the investigative files.

FBI Assessment and National Security

Schumer also called for an FBI oversight assessment of the foreign intelligence threat related to the Epstein files. His proposal includes three main points: First, it should be made clear whether foreign intelligence services could have access to information that the president does not want made public. Secondly, the aim is to uncover identification vulnerabilities that foreign intelligence services could exploit. Third, the FBI should publicly develop strategies to mitigate national security risks.

Schumer criticized Trump's failure to release the Epstein files despite his campaign promises. He also mentioned a recent cyber attack in which Chinese actors penetrated the Department of Homeland Security's systems, adding to the urgency of his demands. Schumer emphasized that national security should not be a partisan issue and that revealing the Epstein files was necessary to address public concerns.

Political tensions and public perception

Trump is under pressure not only from Democrats, but also from within his own party. Representatives like Marjorie Taylor Greene have openly spoken out in favor of disclosing the files and criticized Trump. She sees the publication as an important step on behalf of the victims and calls on the president to take responsibility.

During a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump said he had banned Epstein from his Mar-a-Lago club. He emphasized that he himself had never been to Epstein's island and noted that other prominent people such as Bill Clinton had also visited it. The complications surrounding Epstein and his convictions still cast a long shadow over the political climate in the United States.

The upcoming decision on the publication of the files could be decisive for the political landscape in the coming years. Pressure on Trump is growing, both from the public and from within his own ranks, and the planned publication seems inevitable.