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Trump Calls Epstein Scandal a 'Democrat Hoax' Amid Victims' Calls for Transparency

9/4/2025

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On September 3, 2025, President Donald Trump labeled the Jeffrey Epstein scandal a “Democrat hoax.”
He asserted that many released documents were already public.
His comments came after Epstein victims held a news conference calling for transparency in the investigation.
The victims' advocacy received support from some Democrats and Republicans in Congress.

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Story summary

On September 3, 2025, President Donald Trump labeled the Jeffrey Epstein scandal a “Democrat hoax.”
He asserted that many released documents were already public.
His comments came after Epstein victims held a news conference calling for transparency in the investigation.
The victims' advocacy received support from some Democrats and Republicans in Congress.