The political fallout continues after Donald Trump signed the Epstein files release bill

Nov. 20, 2025

Even before the release of the Epstein files by the U.S. Department of Justice, the political earthquake that is about to hit is already shaking up élites, including those in the orbit of President Donald J. Trump (R). Former Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers, a former top member of the cabinet of then President William J. Clinton (D), announced a leave from Harvard University and resigned from the Board of Directors of OpenAI. Separately, a rift between Trump and MTG has yet to heal.

Further Reading :

• Trump signs bill to compel release of more Epstein documents [The Guardian]
  Nov. 19, 2025 — Donald Trump signed a bill on Wednesday directing the justice department to release files from the investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, surrendering in the face of joint pressure from Democratic opponents and the president’s conservative base.
• Lawrence Summers to Stop Teaching at Harvard While It Investigates His Epstein Ties [The New York Times]
  Nov. 19, 2025 — The former Harvard president had previously stepped down from other positions following revelations about his longtime connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
• Trump-Marjorie Taylor Greene breakup shakes MAGA : ‘Mom and Dad are separated’ [The Washington Post]
  Nov. 20, 2025 — In Greene’s Georgia congressional district, much of the MAGA base has her back against Trump, who has called her a “traitor.”

Source Documents :

• H.R. 4405 - Epstein Files Transparency Act : Rohit Khanna
  This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish (in a searchable and downloadable format) all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in DOJ's possession that relate to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.

Key Words :

• Donald J Trump
• Harvard University
• Jeffrey Epstein
• Lawrence H. Summers
• Marjorie Taylor Greene