Republicans, Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein
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How did the case start in Palm Beach County? Did Trump know him then? Why is it an endless source of fascination?
A Republican thorn in Donald Trump’s side is joining forces with a California Democrat to seek answers from the administration over sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie–whose opposition to the GOP’s budget bill last month led Trump to demand his exile from the party–teamed up with Rep.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is discussing backing a measure in support of disclosing more information related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, two sources told The Hill.
President Donald Trump has gone to great lengths in recent days to quash the Jeffrey Epstein fervor in his party. It doesn’t seem to be working — and one particular effort to force the release of more files could spiral out of his control.
Leavitt had to navigate a tough room of reporters demanding answers on Thursday about the Trump administration’s handling of Epstein’s case. When asked what part of the Epstein situation was a “hoax,” Leavitt blamed Democrats and the media for the outcry over the documents.
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Two Tennessee Republicans and other MAGA supporters are calling for transparency with Epstein files. Why Trump is calling them 'weaklings'
The rift within the Republican Party over the release of documents related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein continued to widen, with top congressional allies of President Donald Trump — including House Speaker Mike Johnson — calling for his administration to exercise greater transparency.
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Midland Reporter-Telegram on MSNThe many conundrums facing the GOP over Epstein files and Ghislaine MaxwellThe Jeffrey Epstein files have proven to be a conundrum within President Donald Trump's administration and the Republican party, most notably the House of Representatives, as the majority voted against the possibility of releasing the files to the public this week.
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MeidasTouch News on MSNGOP Candidate Fundraises Off Epstein Files Release That Didn't HappenThe claim of an Epstein files release is likely a reference to Bondi's "Epstein Files: Phase 1" binder stunt in February. In reality, Bondi released nothing new, and it’s Republicans — including Trump’s DOJ and House allies — who are now preventing further disclosure.
"I don't think human trafficking of young teenage girls being exploited by billionaires on a private island is boring," North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis said Thursday.