With the House of Representatives set to vote on a measure requiring the Justice Department to release records related to Jeffrey Epstein, President Donald Trump reiterated his support for the legislation. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump stated he would sign the bill into law if passed by Congress, emphasizing that “we have nothing to do with Epstein” and attributing the issue to Democratic actions.

“I don’t want it taking away from the greatness of what the Republican Party has accomplished,” Trump said, adding that “All of his friends were Democrats.” He further noted, “Sure I would! Let the Senate look, let everybody look. But don’t talk about it too much. I don’t want it taking away from us.”

The president’s remarks came as Republicans prepared to vote for the bill, which would force the DOJ to publicize all documents related to Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. A discharge petition securing a House vote received 218 signatures last week, with four of those being Republican. Trump also committed to signing the legislation if it passed the Senate, removing another potential obstacle.

The House was expected to vote on Tuesday afternoon, with the Senate’s timeline uncertain. Trump’s shift in stance marked a significant change from his earlier opposition to the bill, as he emphasized his desire for recognition of the “great job that I’ve done.”