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The President stated on late Wednesday that he had signed the legislation resoundingly approved by American lawmakers that mandates the justice department to disclose more documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, the deceased child sexual abuser.

The move follows weeks of opposition from the president and his supporters in Congress that divided his Maga base and generated conflicts with various established backers.

Trump had resisted disclosing the Epstein documents, describing the situation a "hoax" and criticizing those who sought to release the files available, notwithstanding pledging their release on the campaign trail.

However he reversed course in the last week after it became apparent the House would endorse the bill. Trump commented: "There are no secrets".

The specifics remain uncertain what the department will make public in as a result of the legislation – the legislation specifies a host of possible documents that should be made public, but provides exceptions for some materials.

Donald Trump Approves Bill to Require Publication of Additional Jeffrey Epstein Documents

The measure requires the attorney general to make unclassified related files open for review "available for online access", encompassing every inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein, his associate his accomplice, travel documentation and travel records, individuals referenced or named in association with his offenses, institutions that were connected with his exploitation or money operations, immunity deals and additional legal settlements, internal communications about charging decisions, evidence of his imprisonment and demise, and details about possible record elimination.

The justice department will have 30 days to submit the documents. The legislation includes certain exemptions, such as redactions of victims' identifying information or personal files, any depictions of youth molestation, publications that would jeopardize active investigations or prosecutions and depictions of fatality or abuse.

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