Former Vice President Mike Pence joined the chorus of Republicans calling on the Trump administration to release files about the case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, telling CBS News in an interview that he believes the administration should release all of the files about Epstein -- breaking with the president he once served under.

The Epstein case has become a huge thorn in President Trump’s side after the Justice Department last week refused to release additional records.

It’s crucial that, while protecting the privacy rights of victims, the American public get transparent, credible answers."

President Trump has decried what he calls the "Jeffrey Epstein Hoax" and has blamed Democrats and "some stupid Republicans' for doing Democrats' work.

Kevin Spacey calls for release of all Jeffrey Epstein files. The actor previously explained his appearance in document and denied any relationship with Epstein or his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.

After Elon Musk claimed Donald Trump appears in the Epstein files, pressure is mounting on the federal government to release more details. Here’s what we know about the status of the files.

Calls for transparency on Epstein came from several Republicans on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. And Trump's own former vice president, Mike Pence, called for the administration to "release all of the files" regarding the Epstein investigation.

The California Democrat wants the files released to the public following Trump's comments about the topic on Saturday.

Anyone associated with the late sex offender "ought to be held up to public scrutiny,” Trump's former VP said.

Democrats in Congress want to force votes to release the full Jeffrey Epstein files. The party’s candidates are bringing up the Epstein case in campaign speeches. And at least one potential 2028 contender is fundraising off the furor.