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Why is Trump calling Epstein files a hoax?

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Trump calls the Epstein files a hoax, claiming the controversy is a Democratic ploy and criticizing both Democrats and some Republicans for perpetuating it. He argues there is no conspiracy, labels continued discussion as a waste of time, and refers to his own supporters pressing the issue as 'weaklings.'

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President Trump lashes out over Epstein files, calling it "a big hoax"

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  • President Trump called ongoing discussion of the Epstein case "a big hoax". 30s
  • Trump criticized both Democrats and some Republicans for perpetuating the issue. 31s
  • The Department of Justice says rumored Epstein client lists do not exist. 52s
  • Senate Republicans are calling for a special counsel to investigate the Epstein matter. 1m 52s
  • Maureen Comey, a prosecutor involved in the Epstein case, was fired under presidential authority. 2m 14s
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President Trump lashes out over Epstein files, calling it "a big hoax"
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CBS America
7 hours ago
President Trump lashes out over Epstein files, calling it "a big hoax"

Trump calls the Epstein controversy 'a big hoax,' blaming Democrats and some Republicans, and criticizes supporters who keep discussing it.

Trump urging supporters to stop talking about Epstein
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CBS America
19 hours ago
Trump urging supporters to stop talking about Epstein

Trump says, 'I call it the Epstein hoax,' and blasts his own supporters for focusing on the controversy, arguing there's no conspiracy.

Trump says Epstein conspiracy theory is hoax started by Democrats
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CBS News
1 day ago
Trump says Epstein conspiracy theory is hoax started by Democrats

Trump refers to the so-called Epstein files as a hoax, saying it was started by Democrats and run by them for years.

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