Concerns regarding the former president’s health have persisted, fueled by observations of his physical state. Public perception has been shaped by reports of the former president’s inability to recall details and the appearance of odd discolorations. Furthermore, his behavior during critical meetings with world leaders has raised eyebrows, with incidents of appearing disoriented and instances of falling asleep during important public events, including meetings with foreign dignitaries and even the Pope’s funeral. These observations have contributed to ongoing questions about his well-being.
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Following the Department of Justice’s claim of finding a million additional Epstein files, Rep. Robert Garcia criticized the DOJ and the White House, accusing them of a cover-up to protect Epstein’s co-conspirators. He stated the DOJ has illegally withheld documents and called for testimony from Pam Bondi and potential whistleblowers. The DOJ is reviewing these newly discovered documents for release, a process expected to take weeks. The DOJ is also facing challenges, including difficulty finding volunteers to redact the files before release.
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The White House and Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson faced criticism for sharing a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross with redacted minors from the Epstein files, falsely implying their involvement in Epstein’s crimes. The photo was a publicly available image from a fundraiser. Furthermore, after the release of the Epstein files, multiple outlets reported that dozens of images vanished from the documents without explanation, prompting accusations of selective information withholding from the Trump administration. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has faced backlash for allegedly removing photos of Trump from the files, although the Deputy Attorney General denied the allegation.
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A representative for Bill Clinton has accused the White House of using him as a scapegoat after recently released government files included photos of the former president with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The statement claims this move is a deflection tactic by those who are trying to shield themselves from scrutiny, referencing comments made by White House officials. While the released photographs show Clinton with various individuals, including in an underground pool with Maxwell, the former president has maintained that he cut ties with Epstein around 2005. The Justice Department’s photo release coincides with upcoming depositions by both Bill and Hillary Clinton to the House oversight committee regarding their connections to Epstein.
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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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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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The White House has updated its “Presidential Walk of Fame” by adding lengthy descriptions to each former president’s portrait, reflecting President Trump’s opinions. These new plaques include highly subjective and critical statements, with particular disdain directed at former President Joe Biden, labeling him “the worst President in American History.” Conversely, presidents like Ronald Reagan receive positive commentary and are aligned with Trump’s views, showcasing a clear bias in the descriptions. This move appears to be part of the administration’s ongoing strategy to use its platform to criticize political opponents.
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In a series of interviews with Vanity Fair, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles provided surprisingly candid assessments of President Trump, his allies, and his second-term agenda. Wiles described Trump’s personality as akin to an alcoholic and acknowledged a degree of retribution driving some of his actions. She also revealed instances where her advice was disregarded, particularly regarding deportations, pardons, and policy decisions like the boat-bombing campaign in Venezuela. Despite her critical comments, Wiles has been praised as the “most powerful woman in the world” by Trump, who claimed she has done a “fantastic job.”
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During a White House Christmas reception, the president deviated from the expected holiday address and began discussing snakes in Peru, incorrectly stating facts about the creatures. He then shifted his focus to a woman in the audience, comparing her appearance to his daughter, Ivanka, and encouraging the crowd to share their opinion. This incident follows a pattern of eyebrow-raising comments the president has made about his daughter over the years. Notably, he also repeated unsubstantiated claims about the 2024 and 2020 elections before ending his remarks.
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Susie Wiles: Trump “Has an Alcoholic’s Personality” in Candid Interviews
In a series of interviews with Vanity Fair, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles provided surprisingly candid assessments of President Trump, his allies, and his second-term agenda. Wiles described Trump’s personality as akin to an alcoholic and acknowledged a degree of retribution driving some of his actions. She also revealed instances where her advice was disregarded, particularly regarding deportations, pardons, and policy decisions like the boat-bombing campaign in Venezuela. Despite her critical comments, Wiles has been praised as the “most powerful woman in the world” by Trump, who claimed she has done a “fantastic job.”
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