Mark Epstein has contradicted the White House’s claims regarding Donald Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, stating Trump frequently visited Epstein’s office. This directly challenges the White House’s assertion that Trump never visited the office, as stated by the White House communications director. The New York Times also reported claims from Maria Farmer, who alleges Trump was present at Epstein’s Villard Houses office. Despite these accounts, the White House has dismissed the story as “fake news,” maintaining Trump did nothing wrong and ended his relationship with Epstein.
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In response to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s claim of a unanimous board vote, Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex-officio member of the Kennedy Center board, has accused the White House of misrepresentation. Beatty stated she was muted during a call where she intended to voice opposition to renaming the center after President Donald Trump. Beatty asserted that the renaming was not on the agenda and that she was censored, calling the alleged unanimous vote a false depiction of the situation. Critics of the proposed name change have also noted that the move may violate a federal law preventing additional memorials within the center, which was dedicated as a memorial to the late President John F. Kennedy.
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On August 13, 2025, during the Kennedy Center Honors nominations, the White House announced the Kennedy Center would be renamed the “Trump-Kennedy Center.” This decision, made by a board appointed by President Trump, was attributed to Trump’s efforts in “saving the building,” despite reports of declining ticket sales and staffing. However, the renaming may face legal challenges due to U.S. code restrictions on memorial installations, which would require Congressional approval. This move follows Trump’s previous actions, including removing existing board members, signaling the change, and utilizing the center for various events throughout the year.
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A former Tennessee law enforcement officer is suing Perry County and its sheriff after being jailed for over a month for a Facebook meme referencing a comment by Donald Trump following a school shooting. The post was made in response to a vigil for conservative activist Charlie Kirk and was interpreted by the sheriff as a threat to a local high school, even though the meme referenced a different school in another state. Bushart was charged with “threatening mass violence at a school” and held on a $2 million bond. The lawsuit alleges violations of Bushart’s First and Fourth Amendment rights, seeks a jury trial, and claims he lost his post-retirement job due to the incarceration, while the county and officials have not yet commented on the lawsuit.
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Trump Told by Alan Dershowitz Constitutionality of Third Term Is Unclear. So, the whole thing boils down to whether Donald Trump could legally run for a third term, right? And apparently, Alan Dershowitz, the lawyer, has been throwing some uncertainty into the mix. This is interesting, to say the least. It’s tough to wrap your head around how the idea of a third term could be even slightly ambiguous, especially when you look at the 22nd Amendment. I mean, it’s pretty straightforward, right? No one can be elected president more than twice.
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Following the national address, President Trump admitted to journalists that he was instructed to give the speech by his chief of staff, Susie Wiles. The address, a rapid-fire delivery of falsehoods and attacks on his predecessor, came shortly after a Vanity Fair profile of Wiles was published. In the profile, Wiles made candid remarks, and it was speculated that Trump’s speech was orchestrated as damage control after the negative press surrounding her. While staff members praised the speech, sources indicated the speech was considered puzzling by allies.
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President Trump delivered a prime-time address that was met with widespread concern over his demeanor, with many viewers perceiving the speech as angry and erratic. The address, which focused on touting his accomplishments and blaming his predecessor for current economic issues, drew strong reactions on social media. Critics, including political commentators and public figures, expressed worry about Trump’s mental state, while some, like California Governor Gavin Newsom, mocked the speech. Furthermore, a Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed that Trump’s approval ratings on his economic agenda have declined, with a majority of Americans disapproving of his handling of the economy.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence has publicly called for President Donald Trump to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from his position as Health and Human Services Secretary, criticizing Kennedy’s actions regarding the abortion drug mifepristone. Pence’s advocacy group, Advancing American Freedom Foundation, issued a memo echoing this demand. This move sparked significant backlash online, with individuals like Michael Flynn and Jack Posobiec criticizing Pence’s statements and actions.
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According to author Michael Wolff, whispers of concern regarding Donald Trump’s mental state are circulating within the White House following Trump’s controversial reaction to Rob Reiner’s death. Trump’s post on Truth Social mocked the deceased director and his wife, attributing their deaths to “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” a move deemed inappropriate by many. Wolff noted that this reaction was not only objectionable, but also indicative of Trump’s alarming personal situation. This insensitive behavior, particularly in the wake of a universally understood tragedy, is expected to be detrimental to the already unpopular former president.
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