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EXPLAINER-What You Need to Know About Trump, Epstein and the MAGA Controversy
NEW YORK, JUL 18 – Trump's refusal to release Epstein grand jury transcripts has deepened divisions within his MAGA base, with some calling for a special prosecutor to address transparency concerns.
- Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell on August 10, 2019, after being charged with sex trafficking minors.
- On July 7, 2023, the Justice Department issued a memo affirming that Epstein died by suicide and found no proof of a secret roster of clients or indications that he blackmailed influential individuals.
- President Trump publicly called Epstein-related allegations a Democrat hoax and defended Attorney General Pam Bondi while some supporters demanded more documents about Epstein’s case.
- On July 17, 2023, Trump urged Bondi to petition a federal court to make public the grand jury records connected to Epstein’s 2019 case, leading the government to submit a motion to unseal the documents the following day.
- The Epstein controversy has caused tension within Trump's base, with some feeling alienated due to his messaging and refusal to fully release information, while a judge will decide on the transcript release.
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Trump, Epstein, why MAGA is in turmoil: Key facts you need to know
WASHINGTON, July 19 — The 2019 suicide of disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a New York jail cell generated conspiracy theories, fuelled by US President Donald Trump’s conservative MAGA movement, that he was killed by one of his famous connections.Here are some facts about Epstein and the current controversy:Who is Jeffrey Epstein?The Brooklyn-born Epstein, a former high school math teacher who later founded consulting and f…
Explainer-What you need to know about Trump, Epstein and the MAGA controversy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The 2019 suicide of disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a New York jail cell generated conspiracy theories, fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump's conservative MAGA movement, that he was killed by one of his famous…
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