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Trump defends US Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files

Former US President Donald Trump has defended the actions of Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case. Bondi has faced criticism for allegedly withholding information about Epstein's plea deal in 2008, which allowed the sex offender to serve a relatively lenient sentence. Trump, who has had previous connections with Epstein, has stated that Bondi "did a great job" and that the criticisms against her are "totally unsubstantiated." He argued that Bondi was not involved in the original plea deal negotiations and that she had fought to get Epstein's sentence increased. The article notes that Bondi's handling of the Epstein case has been a subject of controversy, with concerns raised about whether she adequately protected the victims and pursued justice. However, Trump's defense of Bondi suggests that he believes she acted appropriately in her role as Florida's Attorney General.

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Aug 2, 2025·The VergeT2 · Outlet report
The ‘Epstein files’ implosion bleeds into foreign policy

The article discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding the "Epstein files" and its impact on foreign policy, particularly in relation to Israel. Despite the MAGA influencers' efforts to reveal the truth about Jeffrey Epstein, they are…

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Aug 2, 2025·The VergeT2 · Outlet reportLATEST
The ‘Epstein files’ implosion bleeds into foreign policy

The article discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding the "Epstein files" and its impact on foreign policy, particularly in relation to Israel. Despite the MAGA influencers' efforts to reveal the truth about Jeffrey…

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Aug 1, 2025·GizmodoT2 · Outlet report
Elon Musk Gave Millions to Trump After Publicly Blowing Up Their Bromance

The article discusses Elon Musk's financial contributions to former President Donald Trump's political committees, despite their publicly strained relationship. According to the article, Musk had previously criticized…

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Aug 1, 2025·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
FBI Redacted Trump’s Name in Epstein Files for Privacy Reasons

The FBI has redacted the names of high-profile individuals, including President Donald Trump, from government files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. This decision was made to protect the privacy of those…

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Jul 31, 2025·NYTT2 · Outlet report
Seth Meyers Says Trump Isn’t Doing Himself Any Favors

Seth Meyers, the late-night talk show host, criticized former President Donald Trump's decision to distance himself from Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Meyers compared Trump's action to removing Charles…

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Jul 30, 2025·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Eyes His Doral Club for G-20 Summit

The US President, Donald Trump, is considering hosting the 2020 Group of 20 (G-20) summit at his Doral resort in Florida. According to sources familiar with the matter, Trump aims to reduce the number of additional…

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Jul 29, 2025·NYTT2 · Outlet report
Jimmy Fallon Ridicules Trump’s Choice Words About Epstein Island

The news article discusses how talk show host Jimmy Fallon ridiculed President Trump's choice of words when commenting on his relationship with the late Jeffrey Epstein. Specifically, the president stated that he "never…

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Jul 28, 2025·The VergeT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
The controversial legal tactic The Trump Organization is using to take down fake merch

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Jul 28, 2025·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Trump cites Murdoch's age to seek swift deposition in Epstein case

Former President Donald Trump's legal team has requested a swift deposition of Rupert Murdoch, the 94-year-old media mogul, in a case related to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump's lawyers argue that Murdoch's advanced age and…

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Jul 28, 2025·GizmodoT2 · Outlet report
Trump Jokes About UK’s New Law ‘Censoring’ Truth Social (While Sitting Next to the British PM)

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Jul 26, 2025·The VergeT2 · Outlet report
Online MAGA cope is now Congressional strategy

The article discusses how the MAGA (Make America Great Again) influencer community is responding to the Jeffrey Epstein saga. Instead of defending Donald Trump, they are now blaming the Democrats for keeping the…

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Jul 25, 2025·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Trump Says He Could Pardon Ghislaine Maxwell But Hasn’t Thought About It

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Jul 25, 2025·BBCT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
How Epstein case is tearing apart Maga's online conspiracy wing

The article discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case and its impact on the online pro-Trump community. The case has become a divisive issue, with arguments erupting within the "MAGA" (Make…

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Jul 25, 2025·NYTT2 · Outlet report
For Late Night, Epstein-Trump Is the Comedy Gift That Keeps On Giving

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Jul 24, 2025·NYTT2 · Outlet report
Late Night Comedians Revel in the Latest Trump-Epstein Development

The news article discusses how late-night comedians, specifically Stephen Colbert, responded to the latest developments in the Trump-Epstein case. The article notes that Colbert expressed sarcastic surprise at reports…

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Jul 23, 2025·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Judge blocks release of Epstein court files

A federal judge has blocked the release of court files related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case. The decision came after former President Donald Trump and some of his loyal supporters had…

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Jul 23, 2025·NYTT2 · Outlet report
Late Night Watches Trump Try to Change the Subject From Epstein

The news article discusses how President Trump has attempted to shift the focus away from the Jeffrey Epstein case by bringing up unrelated issues. Late-night talk show hosts have observed this pattern, where the…

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Jul 20, 2025·The VergeT2 · Outlet report
The intolerable memes of Alligator Alcatraz

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Jul 19, 2025·BBCT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Trump sues Murdoch and Wall Street Journal over Epstein article

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Jul 18, 2025·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Why the Epstein case looms large in MAGA world

The article discusses the impact of the Jeffrey Epstein case within the MAGA (Make America Great Again) community, the supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump. It highlights that a portion of Trump's supporters…

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Jul 18, 2025·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Trump orders officials to 'produce' more Epstein documents after mounting pressure

In a move prompted by mounting public pressure, President Trump has ordered government officials to "produce" more documents related to the case of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein's death in prison in 2019…

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Jul 17, 2025·WiredT2 · Outlet report
Bring On the MAGA Revolt

Title: Uncertainty Surrounds Trump's Base Amid Epstein Fallout The article suggests that Donald Trump's own strategists and advisers are unsure whether the president's base will endure the fallout from the Jeffrey…

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Jul 16, 2025·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Trump's Epstein strategy could pit him against loyal supporters

The article discusses former President Donald Trump's strategy in dealing with the allegations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. Trump has stated that "some stupid Republicans" fell for a hoax related to Epstein's files,…

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Jul 16, 2025·BBCT2 · Outlet report
Trump says attorney general should release any 'credible' information on Epstein

Former President Donald Trump has called for the current Attorney General to release any "credible" information related to the death of Jeffrey Epstein, a well-connected sex offender. Trump's statement comes amid…

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Jul 13, 2025·BBCT2 · Outlet reportOPENING
Trump defends US Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files

Former US President Donald Trump has defended the actions of Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case. Bondi has faced criticism for allegedly withholding information about Epstein's plea…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe VergeAug 2, 2025

The article discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding the "Epstein files" and its impact on foreign policy, particularly in relation to Israel. Despite the MAGA influencers' efforts to reveal the truth about Jeffrey Epstein, they are…

View source →
T2 · Outlet reportGizmodoAug 1, 2025

The article discusses Elon Musk's financial contributions to former President Donald Trump's political committees, despite their publicly strained relationship. According to the article, Musk had previously criticized Trump, accusing him…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergAug 1, 2025

The FBI has redacted the names of high-profile individuals, including President Donald Trump, from government files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. This decision was made to protect the privacy of those individuals, according to three…

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T2 · Outlet reportNYTJul 31, 2025

Seth Meyers, the late-night talk show host, criticized former President Donald Trump's decision to distance himself from Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Meyers compared Trump's action to removing Charles Manson from a guest list…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergJul 30, 2025

The US President, Donald Trump, is considering hosting the 2020 Group of 20 (G-20) summit at his Doral resort in Florida. According to sources familiar with the matter, Trump aims to reduce the number of additional participants to keep the…

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T2 · Outlet reportNYTJul 29, 2025

The news article discusses how talk show host Jimmy Fallon ridiculed President Trump's choice of words when commenting on his relationship with the late Jeffrey Epstein. Specifically, the president stated that he "never had the privilege"…

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