Ghislaine Maxwell, when interviewed by Donald Trump’s former criminal defense attorney, denied ever witnessing inappropriate behavior by Trump and praised his presidency. During the interview, Maxwell stated she did not know the nature of Trump’s friendship with Epstein but remembered seeing them together in social settings, claiming she met Trump through her father in the 90s. She also claimed she never witnessed Trump in any type of massage setting and said she didn’t remember if Trump submitted a letter or card for Epstein’s 50th birthday. These statements come amidst scrutiny of Trump’s relationship with Epstein and the Justice Department’s release of the interview transcript, coinciding with the handover of Epstein files to the House Oversight Committee.
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Former President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for potential consequences against Vladimir Putin, stating he will give the Russian leader “a couple of weeks” to meet with the Ukrainian president to end the war. Trump indicated he would assess the situation within two weeks, determining his course of action based on whether a meeting occurs and its outcome. Despite previous efforts to facilitate a bilateral or trilateral meeting, peace talks have stalled, with no plans for a meeting between the two leaders currently. Trump also mentioned a photo he received from Putin and suggested the Russian leader’s potential attendance at the upcoming World Cup, indicating that the situation will be assessed over the next few weeks.
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During a Friday media meeting, President Trump expressed support for the Justice Department’s decision to release the Epstein files to the House Oversight Committee, stating he “couldn’t care less” and emphasizing the importance of protecting innocent individuals. He dismissed the files as a “Democrat hoax,” while also mentioning the inclusion of Bill Clinton and Larry Summers in the files. Trump highlighted his administration’s achievements, citing a successful seven months in office. The Wall Street Journal previously reported that Trump was mentioned in the files, though being listed does not indicate criminal activity.
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At a recent Hamptons fundraiser, Andrew Cuomo revealed his strategy to win the New York mayoral race by aligning with Donald Trump, suggesting Trump’s implicit support. Cuomo aimed to create a coalition of loyalists and Trump Republicans, recognizing that the primary goal was to defeat Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party’s official candidate. Cuomo indicated he could cooperate with Trump, as he believed Trump sought “redemption in New York,” despite Cuomo’s previous image as a tough opponent to Trump. This gaffe revealed his true political nature, echoing criticisms that Cuomo shares more in common with Trump, focusing on personality, division, and similar political strategies.
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In a controversial decision, Judge Kendra Briggs, a Biden appointee, released two teenagers charged in connection with the alleged assault of a former DOGE staffer from a youth detention facility. The judge ordered the teens, who were charged in an alleged carjacking assault, to return to their caretakers under conditions including electronic monitoring and a curfew. This decision has sparked outrage from right-wing commentators and influencers, who have criticized the judge and demanded stricter punishment. While Trump has yet to directly address the decision, he has previously expressed concern about crime in Washington D.C.
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President Donald Trump stated in an interview that his administration would know within two weeks if there would be peace in Ukraine, hinting at a change in strategy if a resolution wasn’t reached. This statement follows a pattern of setting deadlines for the war, none of which resulted in immediate action. Trump also claimed the war wouldn’t have happened under his leadership and criticized the current administration’s restrictions on Ukraine’s ability to strike inside Russia. Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham threatened to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism if they did not return the thousands of Ukrainian children abducted during the conflict.
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Due to President Trump’s planned construction project in the White House ballroom, all public tours scheduled for next month have been indefinitely canceled. The decision was made to accommodate the commencement of construction, which is set to begin in the coming weeks. This unprecedented shutdown of tours will affect visitors who had planned trips, potentially impacting tourism. Further updates on the resumption of tours will be provided as the construction timeline progresses.
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Tristan, a 13-year-old with a large Instagram following, utilizes the platform to express unfiltered political criticism. His content, managed by his parents, showcases his adolescent indignation and argumentative skills, addressing topics like human rights and U.S.-Mexico relations with clarity. In his videos, he directly accuses figures like Donald Trump of various offenses. Despite criticisms of manipulation, Tristan’s direct and eloquent approach has garnered significant attention and sparked debate on social media.
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In a recent social media post, former President Donald Trump hinted at the potential for Ukraine to launch further attacks on Russia. This statement comes as the White House attempts to facilitate a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump compared the situation to a sports team with a strong defense but no offense, implying that Ukraine’s ability to win may depend on actions within Russia’s borders. His comments appear to be a strategic maneuver, likely intended to pressure Putin into negotiation.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom’s online mockery of Donald Trump, mimicking his all-caps social media style, has ignited a feud. Trump responded with a Truth Social post attacking Newsom, prompting the Governor’s office to fire back with snowflake emojis. This strategy appears to be working in generating attention for Newsom, who has gained a million followers on TikTok and Instagram since January. This has spurred criticism from figures such as Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz, who have commented on Newsom’s priorities.
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