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Acosta Denies Epstein Intelligence Claims Amid Controversy

10/18/2025

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Alexander Acosta, the labor secretary nominee, allegedly told Trump transition officials during his vetting that he was told to back off Epstein case and that Epstein belonged to intelligence.
Acosta denied the allegation during a House Oversight Committee interview, saying he had no knowledge of Epstein's ties to intelligence agencies.
The committee continues investigating Epstein's case handling, while Acosta faces criticism for granting a non-prosecution agreement despite multiple identified victims.

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Alexander Acosta, the labor secretary nominee, allegedly told Trump transition officials during his vetting that he was told to back off Epstein case and that Epstein belonged to intelligence.
Acosta denied the allegation during a House Oversight Committee interview, saying he had no knowledge of Epstein's ties to intelligence agencies.
The committee continues investigating Epstein's case handling, while Acosta faces criticism for granting a non-prosecution agreement despite multiple identified victims.