The revelation this week from The Wall Street Journal about Donald Trump and the so-called Epstein files was shocking — and, for those following the administration closely in recent weeks, not shocking at all.

The Trump administration is under pressure to release more documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. That's even after a Florida judge declined to release grand jury documents from the probe. Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+.

Posting on his social media site, Truth Social, Trump said Florida Sen. Joe Gruters, from Sarasota, “will do a wonderful job” as the chairman of the Republican Party. Gruters, 48, confirmed in a text message that he wants the job.

President Donald Trump is backing Florida state Sen. Joe Gruters to chair the Republican National Committee and replace Michael Whatley as he runs for Senate in North Carolina. Trump announced his support Thursday in a Truth Social post about Whatley, who is expected to publicly announce his Senate candidacy in the coming days.

President Donald Trump endorses RNC treasurer Joe Gruters to replace RNC Chair Michael Whatley, who is leaving to run for a senate seat in North Carolina.