It's actually pretty easy for Republicans to claim they intended to release the files all along, now that Trump has signaled that he'll have his corrupt DoJ lock them up behind an investigation of his political opponents anyway. Just typical, duplicitous GOP behavior.

Yeah, that's not how anything works, John. Contrary to his delusions and aspirations, Trump ain't emperor quite yet.

Trump's much too busy terminating the dignity of his office.

Well, they have to pony up the bribe money first. Or else prove they can be useful in subverting future elections.