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Speaker Johnson Defends Trump Amid Epstein Controversy

11/17/2025

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) criticized Democrats for focusing on Epstein files, calling it their "entire game plan."
He defended U.S. President Donald Trump, saying he has "clean hands" and is frustrated by the political implications.
Johnson accused Democrats of cherry-picking emails to imply Trump’s guilt.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said Trump is alienating his MAGA base by not addressing Epstein issues and urged accountability for elites regarding survivors.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) criticized Democrats for focusing on Epstein files, calling it their "entire game plan."
He defended U.S. President Donald Trump, saying he has "clean hands" and is frustrated by the political implications.
Johnson accused Democrats of cherry-picking emails to imply Trump’s guilt.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said Trump is alienating his MAGA base by not addressing Epstein issues and urged accountability for elites regarding survivors.