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Musk Denies Epstein Visit Amid Controversial Document Release

10/1/2025

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Musk Denies Epstein Visit

Elon Musk denies visiting Jeffrey Epstein's island, saying he refused Epstein's invitation.
Epstein files name Elon Musk with Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes for Epstein documents, drawing backlash from Trump allies amid Make America Great Again (MAGA) tensions.
Democrats say the files show Epstein's ties to powerful figures; Republicans criticize selective release.

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Greene Defies Trump

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene defies Trump over Epstein document releases, signaling a rift within the MAGA movement.
She criticizes Trump aides for labeling her support for transparency as a "hostile act."
Greene asserts independence, claiming it strengthens her position.
Her challenges include Trump's rhetoric toward Epstein survivors, signaling rising GOP tensions as she distances herself.

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Musk Denies Epstein Visit

Elon Musk denies visiting Jeffrey Epstein's island, saying he refused Epstein's invitation.
Epstein files name Elon Musk with Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes for Epstein documents, drawing backlash from Trump allies amid Make America Great Again (MAGA) tensions.
Democrats say the files show Epstein's ties to powerful figures; Republicans criticize selective release.

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