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Trump Calls Epstein Investigation a "Democrat Scam" as Files Released

8/22/2025

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Trump Criticizes Investigators

Donald Trump labeled those investigating the Epstein case as "weaklings" and called it a Democrat-led scam.
Former Attorney General Bill Barr testified he found no connections between Trump and Epstein.
The House Oversight Committee will receive files from the DOJ's Epstein investigation, renewing public interest.
A bipartisan motion may compel Congress to vote on releasing all Epstein-related files.

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Brown Questions Epstein Investigation

Journalist Brown raises concerns about potential undisclosed connections between Epstein and Attorney General Pam Bondi and Bill Barr.
She expresses skepticism regarding the official ruling of Epstein's death as a suicide, highlighting suspicious circumstances.
Brown critiques the Justice Department's investigation and expects minimal new insights from forthcoming file releases.

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Trump Criticizes Investigators

Donald Trump labeled those investigating the Epstein case as "weaklings" and called it a Democrat-led scam.
Former Attorney General Bill Barr testified he found no connections between Trump and Epstein.
The House Oversight Committee will receive files from the DOJ's Epstein investigation, renewing public interest.
A bipartisan motion may compel Congress to vote on releasing all Epstein-related files.

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