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What did Epstein say about Trump?

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Jeffrey Epstein made several critical remarks about Donald Trump in emails and texts, alleging Trump was aware of Epstein's activities with young girls. Epstein claimed Trump spent hours with one of his victims and asked Ghislaine Maxwell to stop, though specifics remain unclear. Trump has denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein's crimes, calling the allegations a hoax. The White House and Trump administration maintain that the released documents do not implicate Trump in any illegal activity.

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Trump named hundreds of times in newly released Epstein files

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  • Thousands of pages of Epstein documents were released by the House Oversight Committee, raising questions about Trump's relationship with Epstein. 19s
  • Epstein's emails and texts mention Trump hundreds of times, with Epstein making critical remarks and suggesting Trump knew about his activities. 39s
  • Trump has denied any wrongdoing, calling the allegations a hoax and stating he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes. 1m 2s
  • Epstein survivor Annie Farmer and some lawmakers are calling for the full release of all Epstein case files to the public. 2m 18s
  • A bill to require the release of Epstein files is set for a vote in the House, with enough support expected for it to pass. 2m 54s
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Trump named hundreds of times in newly released Epstein files
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CBS News
5 hours ago
Trump named hundreds of times in newly released Epstein files

Epstein was critical of President Trump in messages, claiming Trump knew about the girls, intensifying the controversy.

Trump named hundreds of times in newly released Epstein files
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CBS News
5 hours ago
Trump named hundreds of times in newly released Epstein files

Epstein said he met bad people, 'none as bad as Trump,' and recounted Trump walking into a door while watching young women swim. Epstein wrote that Trump knew of his activities, visited his house many times, but never received a massage.

House to vote on Epstein files release after bipartisan group push
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CBS News
13 hours ago
House to vote on Epstein files release after bipartisan group push

Private emails released by lawmakers include Epstein alleging Trump 'knew about the girls,' though the meaning is unclear.

House to vote on Epstein files release after bipartisan group push
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CBS News
13 hours ago
House to vote on Epstein files release after bipartisan group push

A 2011 email to Ghislaine Maxwell stated Trump spent hours at Epstein's house with one of Epstein's victims.

New emails from Epstein mentioning Trump released by House Democrats
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1 day ago
New emails from Epstein mentioning Trump released by House Democrats

Three emails suggest President Trump was aware Epstein had young girls around him well before Epstein's conviction for child sex offenses.

New emails from Epstein mentioning Trump released by House Democrats
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1 day ago
New emails from Epstein mentioning Trump released by House Democrats

A 2019 email from Epstein to Michael Wolff states, 'of course Trump knew about the girls as he asked Ghislaine to stop,' though the specifics are unclear.

Epstein emails say Trump 'spent hours' with one of Epstein's victims
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Epstein emails say Trump 'spent hours' with one of Epstein's victims

A 2011 email from Epstein alleged Trump spent hours at Epstein's house with one of Epstein's victims.

Epstein emails say Trump 'spent hours' with one of Epstein's victims
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Epstein emails say Trump 'spent hours' with one of Epstein's victims

A 2019 email from Epstein claimed Trump 'of course knew about the girls as he asked Ghislaine to stop.'

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