Former President Donald Trump stated the federal government owes him “a lot of money” related to past Justice Department investigations, including the Mar-a-Lago search and the Russia probe. He claimed he would ultimately decide on his own compensation, asserting the decision would “have to go across my desk.” The claims are estimated to be around $230 million in damages. Trump’s attorney argued that the Mar-a-Lago case was a “malicious prosecution” intended to harm his campaign, while the other claim is tied to the Trump-Russia investigation.
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Ted Cruz warned that Republicans should be wary of the potential for a mobilized and energized left wing in the upcoming midterm elections, despite having substantive issues to campaign on. He acknowledged the Democrats’ fundraising advantage, fueled by opposition to Donald Trump, and the potential danger of complacent Republican voters failing to turn out. Although Cruz’s warning used exaggerated rhetoric, it reflected the GOP’s attention to the widespread “No Kings” protests. Ultimately, the senator’s point highlighted the GOP’s struggle to understand the source of the public’s dissatisfaction with Trump.
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Valdson Vieira Cotrin, Jeffrey Epstein’s former butler of 18 years, claims Epstein told him in 2016 that Donald Trump had asked him to work in the new government, a claim unsupported by evidence. Cotrin also recalled Ghislaine Maxwell visiting Mar-a-Lago frequently, but could not recall ever meeting Trump. Further, Cotrin expressed disbelief that Epstein committed suicide, while also noting his fear for his own safety due to the deaths of other figures connected to Epstein. Cotrin also did not believe Epstein was the monster he was made out to be.
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The relationship between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, spanning several decades, has resurfaced with renewed interest. Initially, Trump and Epstein moved in similar social circles, with documented interactions at Trump’s properties and on private jets. As Epstein faced accusations of sex trafficking, Trump distanced himself, but the association has continued to draw scrutiny, particularly during Trump’s presidency. Recently, in his second term, Trump’s administration has been linked to the Epstein case, and Trump himself has been informed that his name appears in the Epstein files. However, Trump has since told people to stop talking about Epstein.
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The Jeffrey Epstein scandal continues to plague the political landscape in Washington, despite attempts to dismiss it. The Vice-President recently denied reports of a meeting to strategize the handling of public interest in the case. Interviews were conducted with Jeffrey Epstein’s brother, Mark, who was questioned about the ongoing relevance of the story.
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President Trump is planning a significant Mar-a-Lago-style makeover for the East Wing, including the construction of a new ballroom, set to begin in September at an estimated cost of $200 million funded by the president and private donors. The new ballroom will be approximately 90,000 square feet, nearly double the size of the current White House, and will have a capacity of 650 people. The project will also relocate offices currently in the East Wing, and is the latest in a series of White House construction projects under Trump’s administration, following renovations like the Rose Garden’s overhaul and gold leafing in the Oval Office.
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In a recent interview, former President Trump stated that Jeffrey Epstein “stole” Virginia Roberts Giuffre from Mar-a-Lago, prompting a response from Giuffre’s siblings, who expressed shock and raised concerns about Trump’s potential knowledge of Epstein’s actions. Giuffre’s family emphasized that her work at Mar-a-Lago was meant to be a fun summertime job but instead led to her being sex trafficked, according to her allegations. Trump has denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein, and the White House maintains that Trump was merely responding to a reporter’s question. Giuffre’s family hopes the Trump administration will follow through on its stated promises of transparency and accountability.
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The family of Virginia Giuffre, a sexual abuse advocate who died by suicide, expressed shock at former President Donald Trump’s statement regarding Giuffre’s alleged “stealing” from his Mar-a-Lago resort. The family urged Trump not to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s associate convicted of child sex trafficking. In their statement, the family emphasized that Maxwell, not Epstein, targeted and exploited Giuffre at the age of 16 while she was employed at Mar-a-Lago. They called for the government and Trump to deny Maxwell any leniency.
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In a recent statement, Donald Trump recounted an incident where he told Jeffrey Epstein to stop “taking” people from his spa and property at Mar-a-Lago. Trump confirmed one of the individuals taken was likely Virginia Giuffre, partially corroborating her account. This admission may present legal complications, potentially harming Trump’s position in any related legal proceedings. Despite demands for transparency, the administration has chosen a different approach, gathering a new list of Epstein’s associates from Ghislaine Maxwell, who is seeking a pardon.
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During an interview, the interviewer inquired whether some of the employees taken from the spa were young women. Trump confirmed that Epstein took employees, specifying that the individuals taken were from the spa. Trump stated that he became aware of Epstein’s actions and told him not to take any of his employees.
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