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Jon Stewart Speculates Trump’s Epstein Scandal Maneuvers

7/30/2025

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Jon Stewart raised eyebrows by pondering President Trump's possible maneuvers to evade fallout from the Epstein scandal. He hinted at a potential deal where Trump could pardon Ghislaine Maxwell in return for her testimony. Stewart also pointed out Trump's penchant for distraction, as he targets celebrities like Beyoncé and politicians such as Kamala Harris for prosecution.

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Jon Stewart raised eyebrows by pondering President Trump's possible maneuvers to evade fallout from the Epstein scandal. He hinted at a potential deal where Trump could pardon Ghislaine Maxwell in return for her testimony. Stewart also pointed out Trump's penchant for distraction, as he targets celebrities like Beyoncé and politicians such as Kamala Harris for prosecution.