The investigation into Epstein's crimes began in Palm Beach, Florida, where he faced initial charges and entered a controversial plea deal. Trump, a former friend of Epstein, faces scrutiny due to past associations and a recent lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a lewd letter.

Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-Fla.) weighed in on the “silly” saga around the files of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, encouraging the Trump administration to release “whatever you go.” “I was elected to work,