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Trump Defends Clinton Amid Epstein Inquiry Backlash

2/5/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump defended former President Bill Clinton during an NBC News interview.
He said he is bothered by the scrutiny of Clinton over the Epstein inquiry.
House Democrats threaten to subpoena Trump over Epstein ties, after a bipartisan deal to compel the Clintons to testify.
Analysts and social media mocked his remarks, suggesting they indicate a desire to end the Epstein inquiry.

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U.S. President Donald Trump defended former President Bill Clinton during an NBC News interview.
He said he is bothered by the scrutiny of Clinton over the Epstein inquiry.
House Democrats threaten to subpoena Trump over Epstein ties, after a bipartisan deal to compel the Clintons to testify.
Analysts and social media mocked his remarks, suggesting they indicate a desire to end the Epstein inquiry.