Tillis Urges Trump Admin to Release Epstein Files

By DNNTimes Staff | July 23, 2025


Republican Senator Thom Tillis has publicly urged former President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to release all documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, calling the continued secrecy a threat to public trust and national transparency.

“Either it’s a nothing burger, or it’s something truly disturbing — and that’s even more reason to release it,” said Tillis during a press event in Washington, D.C.

This bold statement marks a rare break within Republican ranks, as many MAGA supporters are increasingly demanding clarity over the Epstein-Trump connection and potential names involved in sealed court records.


📢 Growing Pressure Inside the GOP

The senator’s remarks come at a time of growing frustration within conservative circles. Influential figures like Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, and Charlie Kirk have echoed similar demands, adding momentum to a bipartisan call for disclosure.

Meanwhile, House Republicans such as Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie are supporting resolutions that would force the declassification of Epstein-related materials.


🏛️ A Rare Public Divide with Trump

Tillis, who is not seeking re-election in 2026, seems unafraid to speak out against the former president. His call for transparency directly challenges Trump’s reluctance to address the issue, especially as the MAGA base grows more vocal.

“Transparency isn’t a Democratic or Republican issue. It’s an American one,” Tillis said.

According to insiders, pressure is mounting on Trump’s legal team and on Attorney General Bondi to release Epstein grand jury records and sealed testimonies.


📉 Political Impact and Government Paralysis

As debate intensifies, Congressional activity is slowing down. Just this week, the House adjourned early, in part due to internal disputes surrounding Epstein-related investigations.

Some analysts warn this internal GOP tension could impact Trump’s support going into the next election cycle, especially if prominent conservative voices continue to question his silence.


🔎 What Comes Next?

It remains to be seen whether the Trump administration will act on Tillis’s demands. However, with bipartisan and grassroots pressure growing, it may become politically unsustainable to keep the Epstein files sealed.

For now, Tillis has drawn a line in the sand: either the Trump camp moves toward total transparency, or it risks alienating part of its most loyal base.

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