FLYNN, REPUBLICANS BREAK RANKS
Michael Flynn, Trump’s former nationwide safety adviser, disputed the declare that the matter was a hoax. Writing on X, Flynn mentioned, “With my strongest suggestion, please collect your group and determine a option to transfer previous this.”
In the meantime, the Justice Division mentioned final week it discovered no incriminating shopper record or proof that Epstein blackmailed highly effective people. It reaffirmed the FBI’s earlier conclusion that Epstein died by suicide in custody, not by murder.
Some Home Republicans, together with Speaker Mike Johnson, proceed to press for the discharge of extra Epstein paperwork. However GOP lawmakers have blocked Democratic makes an attempt to mandate disclosure by laws.
TRUMP DEFENDS ATTORNEY GENERAL, SEEKS TO MOVE ON
Trump, who knew Epstein socially within the Nineteen Nineties and early 2000s, defended Lawyer Common Pam Bondi’s dealing with of the difficulty, saying she had discretion to launch related materials.
“No matter’s credible, she will be able to launch,” he instructed reporters. “If a doc’s there that’s credible, she will be able to launch. I feel it’s good.”
However Trump additionally signalled his want to maneuver previous the controversy, saying, “I’d somewhat speak concerning the success we’ve with the financial system.”