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Trump's $3.1B Claim Sparks Controversy Amid Epstein Revelations

7/26/2025

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Donald Trump made headlines during his visit to the Federal Reserve's construction site, raising eyebrows with his inaccurate claim of $3.1 billion in cost overruns, when the actual figure is $2.5 billion. Adding to the drama, Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed Trump's name appears in the Epstein files, igniting concerns over political repercussions and growing public discontent regarding his response to the scandal.

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Story summary

Donald Trump made headlines during his visit to the Federal Reserve's construction site, raising eyebrows with his inaccurate claim of $3.1 billion in cost overruns, when the actual figure is $2.5 billion. Adding to the drama, Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed Trump's name appears in the Epstein files, igniting concerns over political repercussions and growing public discontent regarding his response to the scandal.