Trump, Jeffrey Epstein
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The controversy over Jeffrey Epstein rumbles on, despite President Trump’s efforts to put it behind him. It’s been almost three weeks since a joint, unsigned memo from the FBI and the Department of Justice (DOJ) insisted “no incriminating ‘client list’” had been found among material related to Epstein.
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NewsNation on MSNMore than half of voters disapprove of Trump’s handling of Epstein files: PollTrump advocated for the release of files referencing an alleged “client list” throughout the 2024 presidential campaign, and he issued an executive order soon after taking office calling for the declassification of certain federal secrets.
The odds that the White House will release any of the Epstein files spiked above 50% this week, with gamblers putting $5 million so far on the question. Kalshi, a site that allows people to make a wager on the outcome of almost any event,
There's a bipartisan push for more transparency. The House Oversight Subcommittee voted Wednesday night to subpoena the Justice Department for the Epstein files with three Republicans joining Democrats in support.
Podcaster Andrew Schulz slammed President Trump during a Thursday episode of the Flagrant podcast, criticizing Trump for his handling of multiple controversies. Earlier this week, the president accused former President Obama of influencing the findings in Russiagate while distancing himself from the public’s push for more information on Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal dealings.
President Trump is in Scotland while the Epstein controversy continues to pressure him, his administration, and Republican Congressional leaders.
Democrats plan to use the fallout over the Epstein files against President Trump and the GOP during the August recess. House Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA) joins Chris Jansing to share why the entire scandal is one of Trump’s “own making.