Why is Donald Trump Refusing to Release The Epstein Files?
In death, Jeffrey Epstein has managed to do something no one else has been able to - drive a wedge between Donald Trump and his loyal base.
2025-08-17 15:00:00 - 60 Minutes
Releasing the so-called “Epstein files” was one of the campaign promises that resonated most with Donald Trump’s supporters.
The files, 300 gigabytes of data and physical evidence of the vile crimes of billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, have long been thought to contain the names of others in his depraved network.
Despite his friendship with Epstein, Trump has long positioned himself as the person capable of exposing the dark secrets contained in the files.
But last month, after teasing the release of the files, the President and his administration backflipped.