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The US leader declared on Wednesday evening that he had endorsed the bill decisively approved by US legislators that instructs the Department of Justice to disclose more files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the late pedophile.

The move arrives after months of pushback from the president and his political allies in the legislature that divided his Maga base and caused divisions with some of his longtime supporters.

Trump had resisted disclosing the Epstein files, describing the issue a "false narrative" and condemning those who wanted to make the documents public, despite pledging their disclosure on the campaign trail.

Nevertheless he altered his position in recent days after it became apparent the legislative chamber would pass the bill. The president stated: "There are no secrets".

The details are unknown what the agency will disclose in following the bill – the bill details a host of possible documents that need to be disclosed, but allows exclusions for specific records.

Donald Trump Signs Bill to Require Publication of More Jeffrey Epstein Records

The bill requires the chief law enforcement officer to make non-classified Epstein-connected files publicly available "in an easily accessible digital format", encompassing all investigations into Epstein, his associate his accomplice, flight logs and journey documentation, individuals referenced or named in connection with his illegal activities, entities that were linked to his exploitation or financial networks, exemption arrangements and additional legal settlements, internal communications about prosecution choices, evidence of his imprisonment and passing, and particulars about possible record elimination.

The agency will have thirty days to turn over the records. The measure includes certain exemptions, encompassing deletions of confidential victim data or private records, any depictions of youth molestation, publications that would endanger current examinations or legal cases and depictions of demise or abuse.

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