The political scandal around the release of Epstein files is expanding

A new wave of scandal related to materials in the case of financier Jeffrey Epstein is developing in the United States. The focus is on letters from his brother Mark, in which he asks questions about the possible presence of compromising data allegedly held by the Russian leadership concerning Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. The correspondence mentions rumors of possible intimate episodes which, according to the author of the letters, could have been used as leverage.

The escalation of the scandal occurred against the backdrop of the US Congress passing a law on the full disclosure of materials related to the Epstein case. The document was signed by President Donald Trump after lengthy debates and pressure from political opponents. The law obliges the administration to publish all documents including electronic correspondence, official reports and witness materials.

The new publications caused significant public resonance due to mentions of high level politicians. According to the content of the letters, Epstein’s brother was interested in whether the president of Russia possesses information related to Trump’s private life. In the same correspondence it is claimed that Epstein and several well known individuals visited an island mentioned in the case involving minors. Some fragments of the letters contain reproaches toward Trump and simultaneous assertions of Bill Clinton’s non involvement in the trips to the island.

The materials caused disagreements within the Republican Party as well. Some of Trump’s supporters called for the immediate publication of all documents believing that full disclosure would confirm their position about large scale abuses within the system. However Trump himself repeatedly advocated a more cautious approach. This led to intra party disputes including public disagreements with congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who demanded that the disclosure of materials be accelerated.

The publication of the letters generated wide public and political interest since many questions about the Epstein case remain unresolved six years after his death. The new law implies that agencies will begin declassifying documents soon after which new discussions are expected concerning their content and potential consequences for current and former politicians.