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Trump Launches Lawsuits Amid Epstein Client List Controversy

7/30/2025

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In July 2025, the shadow of Jeffrey Epstein loomed large again, as President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi stirred the pot with allegations about an Epstein client list. The DOJ quickly dismissed these claims, stating no such list existed. Facing backlash, Trump retaliated with lawsuits against media outlets and took aim at former presidents Obama and Clinton, as well as celebrities like Beyoncé and Oprah.

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Story summary

In July 2025, the shadow of Jeffrey Epstein loomed large again, as President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi stirred the pot with allegations about an Epstein client list. The DOJ quickly dismissed these claims, stating no such list existed. Facing backlash, Trump retaliated with lawsuits against media outlets and took aim at former presidents Obama and Clinton, as well as celebrities like Beyoncé and Oprah.