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Speaker Johnson Sparks Controversy Over Trump's Epstein Ties
9/8/2025
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Story summary
- House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed President Trump acted as an "FBI informant" against Jeffrey Epstein, causing Republican controversy.
- Johnson noted Trump expelled Epstein from Mar-a-Lago, highlighting Trump's sympathy for Epstein's victims.
- Critics point out Johnson's remarks contradict Trump's previous friendship with Epstein, questioning Trump's FBI cooperation.
- Bipartisan lawmakers seek the release of Epstein-related documents, while Johnson opposes this effort.
- Epstein's victims are compiling names linked to him, countering Trump's "hoax" dismissal of their claims.
