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Trump Under Fire for Epstein Emails Amid Congress Vote

11/14/2025

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Kelly Critiques Trump

Megyn Kelly expressed concern about Epstein emails mentioning U.S. President Donald Trump.
She criticized Trump for not releasing the emails himself, saying it invites scrutiny.
The emails released by Democrats imply Trump was aware of Epstein's conduct.
Congress plans to vote next week on a bill to compel the release of Epstein files.

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Kelly Sparks Controversy

Megyn Kelly, a TV host, sparked backlash by saying Jeffrey Epstein was not an "actual pedophile" because he preferred "barely legal" 15-year-olds over younger victims.
During her podcast, she cited an unnamed source close to the case who allegedly shared this view.
Kelly later said she believed Epstein was a pedophile only after learning about the extensive child sexual abuse material found on his computer, prolonging social-media backlash.

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Historical Context

In 2008, Jeffrey Epstein secured a controversial plea deal from U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta, resulting in a 13-month sentence for sex offenses against minors, avoiding federal charges. Epstein's death in 2019, ruled a suicide, raised public skepticism and calls for accountability, particularly regarding his connections to powerful figures like Donald Trump, as Congress considers releasing Epstein's files to enhance transparency.

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Kelly Critiques Trump

Megyn Kelly expressed concern about Epstein emails mentioning U.S. President Donald Trump.
She criticized Trump for not releasing the emails himself, saying it invites scrutiny.
The emails released by Democrats imply Trump was aware of Epstein's conduct.
Congress plans to vote next week on a bill to compel the release of Epstein files.

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