Trump urges MAGA supporters to forget about Epstein files – DW – 07/13/2025
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A US Department of Justice and the FBI memo concluded that Jeffrey Epstein did not maintain a client list involving high-profile associates. It frustrated Trump's supporters who criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi.
  • A joint DOJ–FBI memo reaffirmed that no “client list” of high-profile individuals existed and found no evidence Epstein blackmailed anyone.
  • MAGA hardliners (e.g., Alex Jones) and some Trump allies lash out at AG Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, demanding disclosures.
  • President Trump urged supporters to stop attacking his team over “Epstein Files,” calling Epstein “somebody nobody cares about” and insisting his administration is “PERFECT.”
  • Internal friction reportedly flared between Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino (who threatened to quit) and Bondi, though Trump insists DOJ/FBI are united.
  • Trump wants the FBI to refocus on his unproven 2020 election–fraud claims rather than “the same old…documents on Jeffrey Epstein.”
  • Wolf@lemmy.todayEnglish
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    7 hours ago

    Wow, this sure is some in-depth reporting…

    Although Trump appears in at least one video alongside Epstein at a party, the president has denied allegations that his name was in the files or that he had any direct connection to the disgraced financier.

    “At least” one video, numerous photos, Trump describing Epstein as a ‘Terrific guy who he had known for 15 years’ and “He’s a lot of fun to be with, It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.” Epstein saying he was “Donald’s closest friend for ten years”…

    But sure, let’s just characterize it as ‘They both attended the same party once.’

    • kebab@endlesstalk.orgOPEnglish
      1·
      7 hours ago

      Sorry, it’s the best article I could find on this topic on the internet. If you can find a better one - feel free to share though

      • Wolf@lemmy.todayEnglish
        10·
        6 hours ago

        It wasn’t a dig at you, it was at the people who wrote the article.