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Trump Denounces Epstein Emails as Distraction Tactic

11/13/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump condemned emails released by House Democrats linking him to Jeffrey Epstein.
He called the matter the "Jeffrey Epstein Hoax" aimed at distracting from the government shutdown.
Virginia Giuffre, mentioned in the emails, previously said Trump was not involved.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt backed Trump, saying Giuffre described him as friendly and professional.

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U.S. President Donald Trump condemned emails released by House Democrats linking him to Jeffrey Epstein.
He called the matter the "Jeffrey Epstein Hoax" aimed at distracting from the government shutdown.
Virginia Giuffre, mentioned in the emails, previously said Trump was not involved.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt backed Trump, saying Giuffre described him as friendly and professional.