Johnson retracts claim that Trump was an FBI informant in Epstein case
TL;DR
House Speaker Mike Johnson clarified his earlier comments suggesting Trump was an FBI informant in the Epstein case, stating he was referencing statements from Epstein victims' attorney and emphasizing Trump's efforts to help law enforcement, while denying any direct knowledge of Trump's involvement.
- Speaker Johnson walks backs comment that Trump was an ‘FBI informant’ in Epstein case CNN
- Johnson backs off claim that Trump was an ‘FBI informant’ in Epstein case The Washington Post
- Johnson says he didn’t use ‘right terminology’ in calling Trump an Epstein ‘informant’ Politico
- Mike Johnson claimed Trump was anti-Epstein informant, then retreated amid criticism The Guardian
- Donald Trump was an FBI ‘informant’ on Jeffrey Epstein, Republican Mike Johnson claims The Independent
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