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Trump Denies Epstein Letter, Sidesteps Pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell

7/26/2025

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Donald Trump vehemently denied authorship of a contentious birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein, asserting the signature was forged. He lashed out at the media and Democrats for what he called misinformation. When pressed about potentially pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, he sidestepped the question, hinting that he holds the power to do so if he wishes. The drama continues to unfold.

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Donald Trump vehemently denied authorship of a contentious birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein, asserting the signature was forged. He lashed out at the media and Democrats for what he called misinformation. When pressed about potentially pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, he sidestepped the question, hinting that he holds the power to do so if he wishes. The drama continues to unfold.