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Trump Deflects Epstein Questions, Blames Obama and Biden

7/16/2025

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In a charged moment outside the White House, President Trump sidestepped questions about his name appearing in the Epstein files. He backed Attorney General Pam Bondi's careful stance while alleging, without evidence, that the files were manipulated by Obama, Comey, and Biden. The exchange sparked a flurry of reactions across social media.

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In a charged moment outside the White House, President Trump sidestepped questions about his name appearing in the Epstein files. He backed Attorney General Pam Bondi's careful stance while alleging, without evidence, that the files were manipulated by Obama, Comey, and Biden. The exchange sparked a flurry of reactions across social media.