1. Changing Political and Legal Context
The most significant factor is likely the conclusion of the recent government shutdown threat. When the issue was tied to budget negotiations, framing it as a "Democrat hoax" served a specific political objective. Once that immediate pressure subsided, the political calculus changed. Continuing to oppose the release could be framed as obstruction, whereas supporting it could be reframed as a position of transparency and strength.
2. Reframing the Narrative
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