Trump, Jeffrey Epstein and grand jury
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Combining an ancient trope with modern cynicism, the sex-trafficking scandal has ingredients that keep it fresh long after other conspiracies faded. President Trump used it for political gain.
We speak to a survivor of sexual abuse perpetrated by Jeffrey Epstein and enabled by his partner Ghislaine Maxwell. Teresa Helm was sexually assaulted by Epstein at what she was told was a job interview in the early 2000s.
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President calls those who have asked for release of Epstein files ‘troublemakers’ - The president has instructed the Attorney General to release ‘pertinent’ files on the criminal investigation into Ep
Kevin Spacey calls for release of all Jeffrey Epstein files. The actor previously explained his appearance in document and denied any relationship with Epstein or his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.
And speaking of going to court, Trump said Thursday night he will sue Rupert Murdoch and “his third rate newspaper,” the Wall Street Journal, for publishing what Trump says is a “FAKE” letter. The Journal reported that Trump sent the letter to Epstein in 2003 to be included in a commemorative book for Epstein’s 50th birthday.
He also threatened to sue the WSJ over a report alleging he sent a 'bawdy' birthday letter to the late sex offender in 2003.
Pam Bondi took office as Florida's first female attorney general in 2011. Epstein had gotten out of the Palm Beach County Jail two years earlier.
Trump faces political risk from the Epstein story. So far, however, his MAGA base has largely rallied around him.