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Democrats have accused the president of trying to cover up embarrassing material by hiding files related to Epstein.

Democrats have accused the president of trying to cover up embarrassing material by hiding files related to Epstein.

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Luke Broadwater

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Facing intense political pressure,

President Donald Trump has reversed his position

on whether he supports a congressional measure that would compel the Justice Department to release more materials from the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

On Nov 17, Mr Trump said he would sign the Bill if it reached his desk.

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