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The US leader announced on late Wednesday that he had signed the legislation decisively endorsed by Congress members that directs the Department of Justice to release more documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, the dead sex offender.

This action arrives after months of resistance from the leader and his supporters in Congress that divided his Maga base and caused divisions with certain loyal followers.

Donald Trump had fought against releasing the Epstein files, labeling the situation a "false narrative" and criticizing those who wanted to make the files available, notwithstanding promising their disclosure on the political campaign.

However he altered his position in recent days after it was evident the House of Representatives would approve the measure. Trump said: "Everything is transparent".

The details are unknown what the agency will disclose in as a result of the legislation – the legislation outlines a variety of various records that need to be disclosed, but includes exemptions for specific records.

Trump Signs Measure to Force Release of Additional Jeffrey Epstein Records

The measure mandates the attorney general to make public related documents accessible to the public "in an easily accessible digital format", encompassing all investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, his colleague his accomplice, aircraft records and travel records, persons mentioned or identified in relation to his crimes, organizations that were connected with his human trafficking or money operations, immunity deals and further court deals, internal communications about charging decisions, documentation of his detention and death, and information about possible record elimination.

The department will have 30 days to turn over the files. The legislation contains specific exclusions, such as removals of victims' identifying information or personal files, any descriptions of child sexual abuse, releases that would compromise current examinations or court proceedings and descriptions of death or abuse.

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