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Trump's Ties to Epstein Under Fire Amid Controversy

9/9/2025

Summary

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Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a photo of Jeffrey Epstein joking about selling a woman to Donald Trump in 2003.
The photo accompanied a birthday letter Trump allegedly sent to Epstein, which he denies writing.
A lawyer for the unnamed woman stated she had no knowledge of the letter.
Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade raised concerns about the photo's implications.
Trump faces bipartisan criticism for his ties to Epstein and has called the controversy a Democratic "hoax."

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Story summary

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a photo of Jeffrey Epstein joking about selling a woman to Donald Trump in 2003.
The photo accompanied a birthday letter Trump allegedly sent to Epstein, which he denies writing.
A lawyer for the unnamed woman stated she had no knowledge of the letter.
Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade raised concerns about the photo's implications.
Trump faces bipartisan criticism for his ties to Epstein and has called the controversy a Democratic "hoax."

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