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Trump Dismisses Epstein Files as Democratic Conspiracy

7/16/2025

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Trump Dismisses Epstein Concerns

President Trump brushed off worries about his name in the Epstein files, labeling them a Democratic conspiracy. In a show of party unity, House Republicans thwarted a vote to unveil these documents. While Lara Trump urged for transparency, her father-in-law continues to downplay the matter as mere political maneuvering.

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Waltz Defends Confirmation

Former Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz stood before the Senate, battling intense scrutiny over a Signal chat scandal during his confirmation hearing for the U.N. ambassador role. He firmly denied leaking classified information and insisted he wasn't dismissed from the White House. While Democratic senators pressed for accountability, Trump rallied behind him, calling him a "good man."

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Trump Dismisses Epstein Concerns

President Trump brushed off worries about his name in the Epstein files, labeling them a Democratic conspiracy. In a show of party unity, House Republicans thwarted a vote to unveil these documents. While Lara Trump urged for transparency, her father-in-law continues to downplay the matter as mere political maneuvering.

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