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Trump's Epstein Defense: Accusations, Lawsuits, and Controversy
9/10/2025
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Story summary
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt accused Democrats of feigning concern for crime victims.
- Trump's response to the Epstein scandal raises questions about hidden damaging information.
- Leavitt asserted Trump had no ties to Epstein, denying he signed controversial documents.
- Trump filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over Epstein-related claims.
- Ghislaine Maxwell claimed Trump was never inappropriate with anyone during her trial.
- Critics remain unconvinced by Leavitt's defense of Trump's actions amid the ongoing scandal.
