Trump says he would sign law to release Epstein documents

What he's saying: "Sure I would. Let the Senate look at it. Let anyone look at it, but don't talk about it too much," Trump said Monday in the Oval Office in response to a question from a reporter.

• Trump went on to call Epstein "a Democrat problem. The Democrats were Epstein's friends, all of them. And it's a hoax. The whole thing is a hoax."
• Trump said he does not want the Epstein situation to detract from "the greatness of what the Republican Party has accomplished."

Yes, but: Trump could order the files released any time he wants without waiting for Congress.

Catch up quick: The Epstein files briefly divided the MAGA faithful over the summer, with vocal contingents in Trump's base demanding the files be released.

• Even some congressional Republicans said they would vote yes to release the documents despite early opposition from Trump.
• Trump last week ordered the Justice Department to investigate any potential ties between Epstein and former President Bill Clinton and other prominent Democratic backers.