Why is Donald Trump refusing to release the Epstein files? | 60 Minutes Australia

In death, Jeffrey Epstein has managed to do something no one else has been able to - drive a wedge between Donald Trump and his loyal base. Releasing the so-called “Epstein files” was one of the campaign promises that resonated most with Donald Trump’s supporters. The files, 300 gigabytes of data and physical evidence of the vile crimes of billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, have long been thought to contain the names of others in his depraved network. Despite his friendship with Epstein, Trump has long positioned himself as the person capable of exposing the dark secrets contained in the files. But last month, after teasing the release of the files, the President and his administration backflipped. The President and the Paedophile (2025) ► Subscribe: http://9Soci.al/chmP50wA97J ► WATCH Full Episodes on 9NOW: https://9now.app.link/uNP4qBkmN6 MORE VIDEOS like this one ►    • Why the “Epstein Files” is affecting Donal...   ►    • Remembering Virginia Giuffre: The woman wh...   ►    • Stories behind the rich and powerful named...   FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia ► Instagram:   / 60minutes9   ► TikTok:   / 60minutes9   ► Facebook:   / 60minutes9   ABOUT 60 Minutes Australia 60 Minutes Australia have been telling the world’s greatest stories for over 40 years. Reporters Tara Brown, Amelia Adams, Adam Hegarty, Dimity Clancey and Nick McKenzie look past the headlines to show the bigger picture. Watch the latest from 60 Minutes Australia every Sunday on Channel 9 and 9Now. #60Mins