President Donald Trump has gone to great lengths in recent days to quash the Jeffrey Epstein fervor in his party. It doesn’t seem to be working — and one particular effort to force the release of more files could spiral out of his control.

President Trump’s supporters continue to push for the release of the Epstein files, despite his repeated attempts to change the conversation. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard reports from the White House. Staff Writer at The Atlantic Ashley Parker,