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What has Trump said about Epstein?

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Donald Trump has repeatedly denied close ties to Jeffrey Epstein, stating he expelled Epstein from Mar-a-Lago for recruiting staff, specifically young women including Virginia Giuffre. Trump has emphasized he never visited Epstein's island and dismissed allegations as exaggerated. He has also denied sending Epstein a letter and is suing the Wall Street Journal for reporting otherwise.

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Senate Democrats look to force release of Epstein files

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  • Senate Democrats are using the Rule of Five to try to force the release of Jeffrey Epstein files from the Justice Department. 1s
  • The move is expected to face legal challenges and political pushback. 57s
  • The Department of Justice is seeking court approval to release grand jury transcripts from the Epstein investigation. 1m 29s
  • Forensic analysis suggests video footage from outside Epstein's jail cell may have been edited, raising further questions. 3m 31s
  • Transparency and the handling of evidence remain central issues in the ongoing Epstein case. 4m 14s
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Senate Democrats look to force release of Epstein files
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CBS News
1 day ago
Senate Democrats look to force release of Epstein files

Trump says one of Epstein's victims, Virginia Giuffre, was 'stolen' from him, referring to Epstein recruiting her from Mar-a-Lago.

MAGA media rallies around Trump as he downplays Epstein connection
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CNN
1 day ago
MAGA media rallies around Trump as he downplays Epstein connection

Trump denies writing a letter to Epstein and frames the controversy as a political attack, with supporters defending him.

Trump says Epstein 'stole' young women from Mar-a-Lago spa
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CBS News
2 days ago
Trump says Epstein 'stole' young women from Mar-a-Lago spa

Trump claims Epstein recruited young women from the Mar-a-Lago spa, including Virginia Giuffre, which led to Epstein's removal from the club.

Trump wants expedited deposition from Rupert Murdoch in Epstein case
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Africanews
3 days ago
Trump wants expedited deposition from Rupert Murdoch in Epstein case

Trump denies sending a letter to Epstein in 2003 and is suing the Wall Street Journal for reporting he did.

Trump reveals why he booted Epstein from Mar-a-Lago
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Fox News
3 days ago
Trump reveals why he booted Epstein from Mar-a-Lago

Trump says he expelled Epstein from Mar-a-Lago after Epstein stole people who worked for him and insists he never went to Epstein's island.

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