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Trump Calls Epstein Case 'Boring' Amid GOP Push for Transparency

7/17/2025

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President Donald Trump dismissed the intrigue surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case as "boring," claiming only "bad people" care about it. However, the Republican Party is not letting the matter fade, with leaders like House Speaker Mike Johnson pushing for transparency and the release of documents tied to Epstein's controversial connections.

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President Donald Trump dismissed the intrigue surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case as "boring," claiming only "bad people" care about it. However, the Republican Party is not letting the matter fade, with leaders like House Speaker Mike Johnson pushing for transparency and the release of documents tied to Epstein's controversial connections.