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White House Defends Epstein Claims Amid Controversy

9/10/2025

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faced criticism for labeling transparency about Jeffrey Epstein as a Democratic "hoax" to undermine the president.
She defended the administration, claiming the Epstein narrative is politically driven.
The issue escalated when House Democrats released Epstein's 50th birthday book, featuring a signature resembling Trump's.
Epstein's victims continue to seek accountability and transparency.
Leavitt proposed consulting a handwriting expert to verify the signature.

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faced criticism for labeling transparency about Jeffrey Epstein as a Democratic "hoax" to undermine the president.
She defended the administration, claiming the Epstein narrative is politically driven.
The issue escalated when House Democrats released Epstein's 50th birthday book, featuring a signature resembling Trump's.
Epstein's victims continue to seek accountability and transparency.
Leavitt proposed consulting a handwriting expert to verify the signature.