“Sure I would,” Trump said in response to a question asking whether he would sign the measure if it reached his desk. President Donald Trump says he would sign a bill authorizing the release of files from the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein – raising the likelihood that long-shielded documents about the late sex offender may actually be released to the public. Trump was asked whether he would sign such a bill during an Oval Office event Monday following his abrupt reversal on a bill that has been gathering increased support from Republicans in the House. “Sure I would,” the president said, before then quickly attempting to say that he believed the files would be more damaging to Democrats than Republicans. “It is really a Democrat problem,” he said. “The Democrats were Epstein’s friends, all of them. And it is a hoax, the whole thing is a hoax. I don’t want to take it away from, really, the greatness of what the Republican party has accomplished over the last period of time.” Trump’s remarks came after a sudden about-face on Sunday night in which he called on House Republicans to vote in favor of the bill, which faces uncertain prospects in the Senate. His administration had earlier tried to get members to pull their support. Trump on Monday also sought to shift attention to Democrats such as former President Bill Clinton and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers who were mentioned in Epstein emails released by the House Oversight Committee last week. A representative for Summers did not immediately return a request for comment. Clinton has previously denied having a close relationship with Epstein. Since Trump’s reversal Sunday night, House Republicans have already started to line up to back the bipartisan legislation. Republican lawmakers across the party’s conservative flank, including Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), along with moderates such as Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska and Rep. Kevin Kiley of California have signaled their support of the bill, with more expected to vote in favor. Lead Art: President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Washington. | Evan Vucci/AP