USA TODAY readers are reacting to President Trump’s call to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein case, with many expressing dissatisfaction. Many readers believe an Epstein “client list” exists, and some think the Trump administration had access to it. Several people are expressing a sense of betrayal as they believe the President is protecting people on the list. Some readers who supported Trump are now urging him to release the list or resign.
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Anti-Trump protesters are planning to disrupt Vice President J.D. Vance’s upcoming trip to the English countryside, including the Cotswolds and Scotland. The Stop Trump Coalition, known for previous protests against Donald Trump, has vowed to make Vance’s visit unwelcome, citing concerns over his policies. This group has organized demonstrations in response to the planned visit. These protests are expected to occur in both England and Scotland, coinciding with Trump’s own visits to the region.
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The declassified report released by Gabbard accuses the Obama administration of fabricating and politicizing intelligence to support the narrative of Russian interference in the 2016 election. Gabbard plans to present her findings to the Department of Justice. Former President Trump, who has long contested the legitimacy of the “Russiagate” investigation, responded to the report with social media posts featuring images of Obama administration officials in prison garb and an AI-generated video depicting Obama’s arrest.
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Former Homeland Security chief of staff Miles Taylor suggests that President Trump’s reluctance to release Epstein-related files could be due to potentially “embarrassing” information within them. Taylor referenced a report alleging Attorney General Pam Bondi’s involvement in searching Epstein records for mentions of Trump, which Taylor views as evidence of a cover-up. He believes the documents may contain details, such as the alleged birthday letter to Epstein, that Trump wishes to keep private and that the situation may lead to the president creating distractions. Taylor also predicts that Trump will attack the free press in response to the investigation.
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Former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has accused the Obama administration of orchestrating a “years-long coup” to undermine Donald Trump’s 2016 election victory, releasing declassified emails to support her claims. Gabbard alleges a “treasonous conspiracy” involving Obama and his officials regarding the investigation into Russian interference. These accusations have been met with criticism from Democrats, who see it as a distraction from the Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Trump has supported Gabbard’s statements, while the intelligence community and other Democrats have dismissed her claims as baseless and politically motivated.
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Former FBI members have confirmed that the agency was instructed to search for mentions of President Donald Trump within the Epstein files. Approximately 1,000 personnel reviewed roughly 100,000 files, with individual analysts instructed to flag any Trump mentions in a spreadsheet. The process was reportedly disorganized and changed frequently, with the initial order to not redact anything changing multiple times. Despite preparations to release the files, the Trump administration ultimately decided against it, amidst growing scrutiny and calls for transparency surrounding the case.
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Following the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show, Jimmy Kimmel posted a social media message criticizing Donald Trump, referencing the Epstein case with a caption alluding to a phrase Trump allegedly used. Trump responded by celebrating Colbert’s cancellation and disparaging Kimmel’s talent, continuing his pattern of targeting late-night hosts critical of him. Kimmel has been a vocal Trump critic, previously expressing opinions on various issues, and his recent post followed his history of involvement in the Epstein saga where he had threatened legal action against Aaron Rodgers for false claims linking him to the case. Kimmel’s current criticisms also follow Colbert’s comments on a settlement between Paramount and Trump.
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A new report details an alleged “troubling encounter” between artist Maria Farmer and Donald Trump in Jeffrey Epstein’s New York office in the 1990s. Farmer claims she informed the FBI about this encounter, as well as others in Epstein’s social circle. The White House has disputed Farmer’s account, stating the president was never in Epstein’s office. This information could potentially be part of the Epstein files, the contents of which have been a source of controversy. Farmer stated that she also reported the sex offender to the FBI after learning that her sister had also been assaulted.
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Vice President JD Vance met with News Corp founder Rupert Murdoch and his son, Lachlan, in Montana. The meeting, attended by various Fox News executives, occurred hours before the Wall Street Journal published a story regarding a birthday letter President Trump allegedly wrote to Jeffrey Epstein. Shortly after the story’s release, Trump took to Truth Social to denounce the report, calling it a fake and threatening to sue Murdoch and the publication. Subsequently, Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal.
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The Epstein case continues to haunt the political landscape, with right-wing media actively keeping it in the public eye. Recent reports, including a Wall Street Journal story detailing a birthday letter and sketch allegedly from Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, have fueled the controversy. These revelations have prompted President Trump to deny the claims, and political analysts are weighing the potential impact on his image and narrative control. The ongoing situation presents a challenge for Trump as he attempts to shape the public’s perception of his past connections.
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