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Trump Denounces Epstein, Denies Ties Amid Scrutiny

7/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump declared he cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein years ago, claiming Epstein "stole" employees from him. Speaking in Scotland, he labeled Epstein as "persona non grata" at Mar-a-Lago. Amid growing scrutiny, Trump's biographer hinted at a connection between First Lady Melania Trump and Epstein's circle, a claim the White House swiftly denied.

History

Historical Context

Jeffrey Epstein, a financier and convicted sex offender, faced legal repercussions in 2008 for soliciting underage girls, resulting in a controversial plea deal that allowed him to serve only 13 months. His connections with influential figures, including Donald Trump, have sparked ongoing debates about elite accountability and the justice system's treatment of the powerful, particularly following Epstein's death in 2019.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump declared he cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein years ago, claiming Epstein "stole" employees from him. Speaking in Scotland, he labeled Epstein as "persona non grata" at Mar-a-Lago. Amid growing scrutiny, Trump's biographer hinted at a connection between First Lady Melania Trump and Epstein's circle, a claim the White House swiftly denied.

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