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Trump Orders Probe into Epstein Ties Amid Political Fallout

11/18/2025

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Trump Orders Epstein Probe

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a probe into Reid Hoffman and others after documents detailed Trump's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Reid Hoffman, a prominent Democratic donor, denies any wrongdoing while characterizing the investigation as political persecution.
The House of Representatives plans to vote on a measure to make all Epstein files publicly available, potentially intensifying the political fallout.

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Bondi Responds to Trump

Attorney General Pam Bondi (Fla.) responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's demand for an Epstein-linked investigation.
The response came 217 minutes after the request, marking a shift from Bondi's prior stance that no further investigation was warranted.
The move underscores concerns that U.S. President Donald Trump is influencing the Justice Department.
Investigations into James Comey and Adam Schiff are ongoing, with critics questioning their legitimacy due to the rushed proceedings.

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Trump Orders Epstein Probe

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a probe into Reid Hoffman and others after documents detailed Trump's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Reid Hoffman, a prominent Democratic donor, denies any wrongdoing while characterizing the investigation as political persecution.
The House of Representatives plans to vote on a measure to make all Epstein files publicly available, potentially intensifying the political fallout.

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