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John Oliver Exposes Trump's Epstein Ties and Media Chaos

7/29/2025

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John Oliver took aim at Donald Trump on "Last Week Tonight," spotlighting Trump's connections to Jeffrey Epstein and his futile efforts to divert attention, such as suing The Wall Street Journal over an Epstein birthday message. Meanwhile, Rupert Murdoch's media empire grapples with the fallout from Trump's ongoing controversies, creating a storm of tension.

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John Oliver took aim at Donald Trump on "Last Week Tonight," spotlighting Trump's connections to Jeffrey Epstein and his futile efforts to divert attention, such as suing The Wall Street Journal over an Epstein birthday message. Meanwhile, Rupert Murdoch's media empire grapples with the fallout from Trump's ongoing controversies, creating a storm of tension.