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Parnas: Trump Allies Gathered to Silence Bongino

8/9/2025

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Lev Parnas, a former associate of Trump, reveals that a meeting at JD Vance's home about Epstein files was more about silencing Dan Bongino than merely discussing the case. Parnas believes Bongino's quietness since July 6 makes him a threat, suggesting the gathering aimed to manipulate him and exposing the growing rifts within Trump's inner circle.

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Lev Parnas, a former associate of Trump, reveals that a meeting at JD Vance's home about Epstein files was more about silencing Dan Bongino than merely discussing the case. Parnas believes Bongino's quietness since July 6 makes him a threat, suggesting the gathering aimed to manipulate him and exposing the growing rifts within Trump's inner circle.