Piers Morgan and Donald Trump: Latest Scandal Update
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Trump Urges House Republicans to Release Epstein Files
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Updated November 17, 2025, 12:00:40 PM PST
Background: The Epstein Scandal
Former President Donald Trump has called on House Republicans to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, a financier who was arrested in July 2019 on federal charges of sex trafficking of minors in Florida and New York. Epstein was found dead in his jail cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City on August 10, 2019, while awaiting trial; his death was ruled a suicide by the New York City medical examiner (New york Times). The case sparked widespread public interest and numerous conspiracy theories due to Epstein’s connections to powerful and prominent individuals.
Trump’s Recent Call to Action
On Sunday night,Trump posted on his Truth Social platform,urging House Republicans to vote for the release of the Epstein files. According to a screengrab shared by Piers Morgan on X (formerly Twitter), Trump stated, “House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax perpetrated by Radical left Lunatics in order to deflect from the Great success of the Republican Party, including our recent Victory on the Democrat ‘Shutdown’.” (The Independant)
Trump has consistently denied any association with Epstein’s criminal activities. He characterized the ongoing attention to the Epstein files as a politically motivated “hoax” orchestrated by Democrats to divert attention from his management’s accomplishments.
in his post, Trump also claimed the Department of Justice has already released “tens of thousands of pages” related to Epstein and is investigating “various Democrat operatives” including Bill clinton, Reid Hoffman, and Larry Summers, regarding their connections to Epstein. He stated the House Oversight Committee should have access to any legally obtainable documents, adding, “I DON’T CARE.”
Trump further urged Republicans to “get back on point” in his lengthy social media statement.
Public Reaction and Calls for Openness
Responses to Morgan’s tweet were swift, with many users expressing support for the full release of the Epstein files.One commenter argued that releasing the files is “the onyl way to remove speculation and restore public trust,” emphasizing the importance of transparency. Another user suggested that releasing the files could provide a more complete understanding of the scandal’s scope.
The call for transparency echoes broader public demand for accountability and a full accounting of the Epstein case and the network of individuals associated with him.
ongoing Investigations and Legal Battles
The release of the Epstein files has been a subject of legal contention. A judge ordered the release of more documents in January 2024, following a lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s accusers (NBC News). These documents contain names and allegations related to numerous individuals.
The Department of Justice has been gradually releasing court records related to the Epstein case, but advocates for transparency argue that a more comprehensive release is necessary to fully understand the extent of the abuse and the involvement of others.
Who Were key Figures Involved?
- Jeffrey Epstein: Disgraced financier convicted of sex trafficking.
- Donald Trump: Former President of the United States,who has denied any connection to Epstein.
- Bill Clinton: Former President of the united States, mentioned by Trump as a potential figure of interest.