Inside the Fight Over the Epstein Files
President Trump reportedly pressured allies to block the release of Epstein-related records to protect his friends and associates.
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President Trump reportedly pressured allies to block the release of Epstein-related records to protect his friends and associates.
Representatives Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna led a successful bipartisan effort to force the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files, revealing extensive ties between the sex trafficker and global figures, despite significant resistance from the Trump administration.
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Coverage of Donald Trump regarding the Epstein files is consistently negative across center and right-leaning outlets. Raw Story criticizes Trump for his alleged involvement with Jeffrey Epstein and his administrative appointees, while TIME highlights Hillary Clinton's accusation that Trump orchestrated a cover-up of the files. The Atlantic further emphasizes reports that Trump pressured allies to block the release of these records.
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