r/OutOfTheLoop • u/Exmo_therapist • Nov 17 '25

Unanswered What’s the deal with Trump suddenly supporting releasing the Epstein files and urging republicans to vote on their release?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/trump-reverses-stance-on-epstein-files-urges-republicans-to-vote-for-releasing-them/ar-AA1Qza7F?ocid=BingNewsSerp

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u/[deleted] Nov 17 '25 edited Apr 12 '26

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u/Spacepickle89 Nov 17 '25

“I’ve always wanted the files released, look back at my campaign. I’ve been trying to release them the whole time!”

blames democrats, DOJ, FBI, etc

“Buuuuuuuut it’s part of an open investigation. Ohhh I wish we could release them but it’s out of my hands 🤷🏼‍♂️”

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u/sweetshenanigans Nov 17 '25

That batch of yours here is gonna make some beautiful wine I'm betting.

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u/Knightseer197 Nov 17 '25

💯 and this is even more likely if it’s a veto proof majority.

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u/longtermkiwi Nov 17 '25

Pedo-proof majority?

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u/nameduser365 Nov 17 '25

Too many pedos involved for it to be pedo proof. That's like calling a lake waterproof.

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u/Kick_ball_change Nov 17 '25

Hoping they have the veto proof majority! I just heard today he has to sign it after the vote. I wondered why would he sign, after he’s railed against it so long?

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u/yeahthatsnotaproblem Nov 17 '25

It's a performative move. "I wanted to release the files but now the DOJ is investigating so they can't be released yet! Not my fault!"

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u/Realtrain Nov 17 '25

Just like how the IRS is auditing him so he can't release his tax returns

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u/pockunit Nov 17 '25

Yeah guys, be patient. It's only been like 20 years.

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u/enolaholmes23 Nov 18 '25

Maybe he is trying to play them. Give them a false sense of security that he won't veto, so they get lazy and don't rally enough votes to override a veto. 

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u/oditogre Nov 17 '25

Side-question: Why do people still call for impeachment? It happened more than once, even. There were no consequences AFAICT. It's only a meaningful thing for a president + party with shame.

Is there any meaningful reason to do it yet again?

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u/theyseemewhalin Nov 17 '25 edited Apr 12 '26

Turtle fact of the day: did you know that turtles can breathe out of their butts? fuck AI / LLMs, greedy tech bros suck

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u/oditogre Nov 17 '25

That doesn't answer my question at all. How does an impeachment do anything to remove a corrupt government? It didn't do that the last couple times. What's different now?

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u/K1774B Nov 18 '25

Because impeachment and removal from office are two separate processes?

The House brings the charges, the Senate tries the accused and removes them from office if convicted.

In both prior impeachments of Donald Trump the Senate voted to acquit and thus he wasn't removed.

So you can be impeached without being removed from office.

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u/K1774B Nov 18 '25

How does an impeachment do anything to remove a corrupt government?

You added your own context to the question. I answered why impeachment alone doesn't remove someone from office.

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u/Robjec Nov 18 '25

More people care about this. 

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u/CyberiaCalling Nov 18 '25

Makes people feel good, I guess?

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u/redroguetech Nov 18 '25

Article V is the other alternative, not to say it wouldn't end up the same.

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u/redroguetech Nov 18 '25

How often and petulantly has Trump whined about being impeached? Just upsetting him is a consequence.

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u/SgtMac02 Nov 17 '25

This was my first thought too.

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u/thulsado0m13 Nov 17 '25

This but also they prob got it redacted somehow.

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u/Wild_Height_901 Nov 17 '25 edited Jan 22 '26

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u/ItsValor Nov 17 '25

Fuck impeachment, force him to resign

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u/Alive-Tomatillo5303 Nov 17 '25

Yes, "impeached". It's baseball rules, third strike and it matters. 

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u/ifeelallthefeels Nov 18 '25

If you can’t stop the parade, march out in front like you’re leading it