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Trump Meets White House, Declares Epstein Innocence.

6/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump and White House officials met in Situation Room on July 17 to discuss the Epstein files scandal.
Vice President JD Vance suggested inviting Tucker Carlson to interview Ghislaine Maxwell so she could say President Donald Trump had no involvement with Epstein.
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said President Donald Trump is exonerated on Epstein issue and has helped victims by releasing documents and signing Epstein Files Transparency Act.

History

Historical Context

After Independent Counsel Ken Starr released his September 1998 report, the House opened an impeachment inquiry on October 8 and voted on December 19, 1998 to impeach President Bill Clinton for perjury and obstruction of justice. The Senate trial began January 7, 1999 and acquitted him on February 12, 1999, with a 55-45 vote—only the second presidential impeachment since Andrew Johnson.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump and White House officials met in Situation Room on July 17 to discuss the Epstein files scandal.
Vice President JD Vance suggested inviting Tucker Carlson to interview Ghislaine Maxwell so she could say President Donald Trump had no involvement with Epstein.
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said President Donald Trump is exonerated on Epstein issue and has helped victims by releasing documents and signing Epstein Files Transparency Act.

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