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Mark Epstein Claims Trump Knew of Underage Allegations

11/19/2025

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Mark Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein's brother, claimed on NewsNation that U.S. President Donald Trump had 'definitely had dirt' on him, citing emails about Trump's awareness of underage girls.
Trump denied knowledge of the allegations and called calls for file releases a 'hoax'.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Trump, saying Epstein was expelled from his club years ago for inappropriate behavior.

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Mark Epstein, Jeffrey Epstein's brother, claimed on NewsNation that U.S. President Donald Trump had 'definitely had dirt' on him, citing emails about Trump's awareness of underage girls.
Trump denied knowledge of the allegations and called calls for file releases a 'hoax'.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Trump, saying Epstein was expelled from his club years ago for inappropriate behavior.