It wasn't an excuse. It was Trump's strategy to undermine Biden's presidency.
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4459861-trump-praises-collapse-of-bipartisan-border-deal/
He will definitely try again. Like Trump said, "I can destroy the trade, can destroy the country. I can do anything I want".
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/2/20/can-trump-still-impose-tariffs-after-the-supreme-court-ruling
Knowing how she operates, she may be demanding the release of the Epstein files for political gain or popularity. She's aware that the MAGA ship will eventually sink or implode and decided to jump off early.
Is English your mother tongue?
If you're not familiar with the term, here's a link to assist you.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mother%20tongue