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Is Trump hiding the Epstein files?

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There is no direct evidence that Trump is hiding the Epstein files. Reports confirm Trump's name appears in the files, but the context is unclear. The Trump administration promised to release more Epstein documents but did not do so. Congressional committees have subpoenaed the Justice Department for the files, and political disputes continue over their release.

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Trump calls reports he knew his name is in Epstein files ‘fake news’

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  • The Justice Department reportedly found Donald Trump's name multiple times in Epstein files. 7s
  • Officials informed Trump about the findings, but the context of his name's appearance is unclear and does not imply wrongdoing. 15s
  • Trump has dismissed the reports as 'fake news' and denied knowledge of the files. 1m 26s
  • Congress has voted to subpoena the Justice Department for the Epstein files and to interview Ghislaine Maxwell. 2m 5s
  • There is bipartisan support in Congress for further investigation, despite resistance from Trump and some Republicans. 2m 21s
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Trump calls reports he knew his name is in Epstein files ‘fake news’
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CBC News
2 days ago
Trump calls reports he knew his name is in Epstein files ‘fake news’

The Trump administration had promised to release more Epstein investigation files, including an alleged client list, but nothing of the sort was released.

Trump calls reports he knew his name is in Epstein files ‘fake news’
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CBC News
2 days ago
Trump calls reports he knew his name is in Epstein files ‘fake news’

Former Trump adviser Elon Musk claimed in a deleted tweet that Trump's appearance in the Epstein files is the real reason they've not been made public, but the White House called it fake news.

DOJ told Trump his name is among many in Epstein files: Sources
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CNN
2 days ago
DOJ told Trump his name is among many in Epstein files: Sources

The files have not been released, and there is uproar over that, with some wondering if it is because of Trump's mentions.

Deputy attorney general seeks interview with Ghislaine Maxwell
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CBS News
3 days ago
Deputy attorney general seeks interview with Ghislaine Maxwell

Trump, under pressure from loyal supporters, wants all credible evidence in the case released, but claimed he didn't know about plans to talk to Maxwell.

Trump posts fake AI video of Obama arrest amid Epstein furor
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CBC News
4 days ago
Trump posts fake AI video of Obama arrest amid Epstein furor

Trump has failed to explain why his administration has not released more documents about the Epstein investigation.

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