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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Feinberg

Why the White House is now claiming the Epstein files are a ‘hoax’

  • Donald Trump is criticising his own supporters for demanding the release of Jeffrey Epstein's case files, labelling their efforts as a "hoax" generated by political foes.
  • White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explained Trump's "hoax" claim by asserting that Democrats are now opportunistically joining the call for transparency, despite having done nothing during their time in power.
  • Trump also attacked his supporters and called them “stupid” and “foolish” during an Oval Office media availability
  • Leavitt credited Trump with having commissioned an “exhaustive review” of the case files by FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi
  • The Department of Justice and FBI confirmed there is no client list and no additional files will be made public, with much of the information sealed to protect victims and no further charges anticipated.

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White House claims Epstein case is ‘hoax’ ... because Democrats are talking about it

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