Trump's Tug-of-War: Unreleased Epstein Files Stir Up Controversy

The controversy surrounding President Donald Trump's handling of records from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation has intensified, raising questions about transparency and accountability. Despite earlier commitments, the Trump administration has not fulfilled its promise to release details on the sex trafficking case involving Epstein, a former acquaintance of the president.

Trump vehemently denied composing a sexually suggestive letter connected to Epstein, which The Wall Street Journal reported as part of the case. This revelation adds to the complexity of the situation, with Trump's allies and critics pushing for more disclosure, while the president hints at legal action against the newspaper for defamation.

The controversy has sparked infighting within the government, as well as frustration from lawmakers, as efforts to release relevant documents continue to stall. Trump's administration is now under pressure to navigate the fallout, amidst accusations of a cover-up and claims of tampered documents.

(With inputs from agencies.)