In a stunning reversal, President Donald Trump has shifted his stance on the release of federal records concerning Jeffrey Epstein, urging House Republicans to vote in favor of disclosing the files. This pivot comes as Trump, who has long sought to suppress the bipartisan effort, faces an internal revolt, with up to 100 Republicans poised to break ranks.

“House Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on from this Democrat Hoax,” Trump stated on Truth Social. His post marks a notable departure from his previous efforts to keep the files under wraps, which included an intense lobbying campaign aimed at maintaining party line adherence.

The internal GOP debate reached a fever pitch last week when Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson failed to prevent a floor vote on the bill, despite intense pressure from the White House. With the vote now expected Tuesday, key Republican figures, previously aligned with Trump, are showing signs of defiance.

The push to release the Epstein files is being led by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and has garnered significant support across the party spectrum, from conservative hard-liners to moderates. The president’s attempts to quash the bill have only fueled the discord, drawing criticism from various quarters within the party.

“This vote will reflect how Republicans are starting to take stock of a post-Trump world,” said Massie. “Right now, it's okay to cover up for pedophiles because the president will take up for you if you're in the red districts — that's the deal. But that deal only works as long as he's popular or president.”

Trump’s reversal seems to be an attempt to regain control over the narrative and to mitigate the political fallout as the GOP grapples with the implications of their association with Epstein. Despite Trump's efforts, the momentum appears to have shifted, with significant Republican support now behind the bill’s passage.

Senate GOP leaders have not yet committed to a vote on the bill, and while it is expected to face hurdles in the Senate, the overwhelming Democratic and considerable Republican backing in the House may force the issue onto the Senate floor.

As the vote approaches, the political landscape is bracing for the impact this could have on Trump's influence over the Republican Party and the broader implications for GOP leadership moving forward.