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Trump Threatens Retaliation Over Epstein File Release

11/19/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump is furious about Congress's near-unanimous vote to release Jeffrey Epstein's files within 30 days unless he vetoes the bill.
He plans retaliatory actions against Democrats to link them to Epstein.
A White House official warned Democrats would regret the decision and singled out Stacey Plaskett over Epstein communications.
Questions remain about Trump's influence within the GOP as he faces internal party challenges.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump is furious about Congress's near-unanimous vote to release Jeffrey Epstein's files within 30 days unless he vetoes the bill.
He plans retaliatory actions against Democrats to link them to Epstein.
A White House official warned Democrats would regret the decision and singled out Stacey Plaskett over Epstein communications.
Questions remain about Trump's influence within the GOP as he faces internal party challenges.