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Trump's Foster Care Order Amid Epstein Controversy Deepens GOP Rift

11/15/2025

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on November 13, 2025, to bolster foster care resources and did not take questions.
The release of emails from Jeffrey Epstein's estate suggests Trump knew of Epstein's illicit activities.
Republicans including James Comer and Speaker Mike Johnson are distancing themselves from Trump amid the Epstein investigation.
A discharge petition to release more Epstein files has gained traction, with several GOP members publicly defying Trump.

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on November 13, 2025, to bolster foster care resources and did not take questions.
The release of emails from Jeffrey Epstein's estate suggests Trump knew of Epstein's illicit activities.
Republicans including James Comer and Speaker Mike Johnson are distancing themselves from Trump amid the Epstein investigation.
A discharge petition to release more Epstein files has gained traction, with several GOP members publicly defying Trump.